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Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Miss Blowzy
Miss Puff Blowzy - The Ark, Trunkdale. Parasol in hand and casting the shadow of an elephant on the wall. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance, 1860
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1860 Bennett Casting Characters Elephant Fictional Parasol Puff Shadow Substance Miss
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 25.5cm x 39.6cm (10" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration is a shadow portrait of the fictional character, Miss Blowzy, or Miss Puff Blowzy, as she is also known, from the series 'Shadow and Substance' by renowned English artist, Charles H. Bennett. The image, dated 1860, depicts Miss Blowzy standing in the sunlit room of The Ark in Trunkdale, holding a parasol in her hand. As she turns her back to the wall, her shadow casts an extraordinary image of an elephant. Charles H. Bennett was a master of the art of shadow portraiture, creating intricate and imaginative images of fictional characters and scenes by manipulating light and shadow. In this particular illustration, Bennett expertly uses the play of light and dark to bring Miss Blowzy's shadow to life, transforming the mundane act of casting a shadow into a whimsical and magical moment. Miss Blowzy, a character of uncertain origin, is often depicted as a plump, jolly woman with a fondness for food and drink. Her name, 'Blowzy,' suggests a certain level of boisterousness and merriment. In this illustration, she is shown in a light-hearted and carefree moment, adding to her endearing and beloved persona. The intricate details of the parasol, the folds of Miss Blowzy's dress, and the textured wall behind her all contribute to the depth and richness of this historical illustration. Bennett's skillful use of shadow and substance creates a captivating and timeless work of art that continues to delight and inspire viewers over a century after it was first created.
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