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Canvas Print : Happy Prince / Beggars
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Happy Prince / Beggars
The rich making merry in their beautiful houses while the beggars were sitting at the gates
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Media ID 4307739
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1888 Beautiful Beggars Merry Rich Wilde
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the timeless tale of 'The Happy Prince' to life in your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this evocative image of 'Happy Prince / Beggars' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, these prints capture the poignant contrast between the rich reveling in their opulent homes and the beggars sitting at their gates. Each print is expertly crafted using premium materials and high-definition printing techniques, ensuring a vibrant and detailed representation of this classic work. Transform your space into a gallery and add a touch of timeless beauty and storytelling to your décor."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 print captures the stark contrast between the opulence of the rich and the destitution of the beggars in a historical setting. The image depicts a scene from Oscar Wilde's renowned fairy tale "The Happy Prince," where the wealthy are seen making merry in their beautiful houses while beggars sit at the gates, highlighting themes of privilege and poverty.
Published in 1888, this powerful photograph brings to life Wilde's poignant narrative through its depiction of social inequality and class disparity. The rich are portrayed as carefree and indulgent, surrounded by luxury and comfort, while the beggars appear downtrodden and marginalized, relegated to begging for scraps outside their lavish homes.
The composition of this image is both striking and thought-provoking, inviting viewers to reflect on issues of wealth distribution, compassion, and societal injustice. It serves as a reminder that happiness is not always synonymous with material wealth, as illustrated by the juxtaposition of joyous revelry within luxurious walls against somber resignation outside its gates.
As we gaze upon this evocative snapshot from history, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to address systemic inequities and strive towards a more just society for all. This print serves as a visual testament to timeless truths about human nature and social dynamics that continue to resonate today.
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