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THE SCARLET LETTER
Hawthornes classic story of morality and hypocrisy in puritan New England
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Media ID 585721
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1850 Classic Hawthorne Letter Morality Puritan Scarlet Hypocrisy
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.6cm x 39.6cm (10.1" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image brings to life the haunting tale of "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1850. Set in the rigid and moralistic society of Puritan New England, the story follows Hester Prynne, a young woman who is publicly shamed and forced to wear a scarlet 'A' as punishment for her sin of adultery. The letter 'A' stands not only for her transgression but also for 'Adulteress,' a label that marks her as an outcast from her community. The historical context of this image is crucial to understanding the depth and complexity of Hawthorne's exploration of morality and hypocrisy. The Puritans, who sought to create a utopian society based on religious and moral principles, instead found themselves grappling with the very human struggles of sin and redemption. Hawthorne's novel exposes the hypocrisy and intolerance of the Puritan community, revealing the ways in which their rigid adherence to rules and their obsession with appearances can lead to greater harm than good. The image of Hester Prynne, standing proudly before the town's people with her child in her arms and the scarlet letter emblazoned upon her chest, is a powerful symbol of defiance and resilience in the face of societal oppression. The letter, which could be seen as a mark of shame, is also a badge of honor, a testament to Hester's refusal to be defined by her sin alone. The image invites us to reflect on the complexities of human nature, the importance of forgiveness and redemption, and the dangers of moral absolutism. This photograph, from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the rich historical and literary world of "The Scarlet Letter," a classic work of American literature that continues to captivate and inspire readers more than 160 years after its publication.
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