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Wilde / The Selfish Giant
The little boy he had loved
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1888 Ethereal Giant Selfish Wilde
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 19.4cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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 image, titled 'The Selfish Giant (The little boy he had loved)', is a beautiful rendition of Oscar Wilde's classic fairy tale. Published in 1888, this illustration adds a historical layer to the timeless story. The little boy, dressed in a red jacket and holding a book, stands in the foreground, gazing up at the giant, who is depicted as a towering, ethereal figure with long, flowing hair and a melancholic expression. The Selfish Giant is a fable by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1888 in a collection of stories called 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales'. The story tells of a giant who, having been angered by a boy who entered his garden and picked a forbidden fruit, excludes children from his garden for many years. However, when the boy dies, the giant is filled with regret and allows the children back in, only to discover that they have transformed into angels. This illustration, with its intricate details and delicate shading, brings the story to life in a way that words alone cannot. The use of soft, muted colors and the gentle, dreamlike quality of the image add to the fairy tale's ethereal atmosphere. The little boy's earnest expression and the giant's wistful gaze create a sense of longing and nostalgia, making this a truly enchanting and thought-provoking piece. The illustration is a testament to the enduring power of Wilde's storytelling and the beauty of the written word. It invites us to reflect on the importance of love, regret, and the passage of time, making it a must-have for any collection of classic literature or fairy tale art.
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