Canvas Print : Home Levitates
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Home Levitates
A demonstration of levitation by D D Home, who on several occasions was perceived to rise to the ceiling
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Media ID 577835
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1868 Ceiling Demonstration Levitation Mediumship Occasions Perceived Rise Levitates Paranormal
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Home Levitates" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring this intriguing image from Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the enigma of D D Home, a renowned spiritualist, as he seemingly defies gravity in this mesmerizing photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this historic moment to life, adding an element of mystery and intrigue to any room in your home. Experience the allure of the unknown with this unique and thought-provoking piece.
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 photograph captures the moment during one of the most intriguing and controversial demonstrations of levitation in history. The subject of the image is D.D. Home (1820-1886), an American spiritualist and medium, who was known for his alleged ability to rise off the ground during séances. Home's levitation demonstrations, which began in the late 1850s, were a sensation and attracted large crowds, as well as skeptics and critics. The photograph, taken circa 1868, is believed to be one of the earliest visual records of Home's levitation claims. During the demonstration, Home would sit or lie down on a chair or bed, and with the help of assistants, he would appear to rise several inches above the surface, suspending himself in mid-air. The exact methods used to achieve this effect are still debated among historians and paranormal researchers. Some believe that Home used tricks or illusions, while others maintain that there was some genuine supernatural phenomenon at play. Home's levitation demonstrations were a significant part of the spiritualist movement of the 19th century, which sought to prove the existence of life after death and the ability to communicate with the deceased. The movement gained widespread popularity in Europe and North America, and Home was one of its most famous figures. However, his claims were met with skepticism and criticism from many quarters, including the scientific community, who dismissed them as hoaxes or delusions. Despite the controversy surrounding Home and his levitation demonstrations, they continue to intrigue and fascinate people to this day. This photograph is a rare and valuable record of an extraordinary moment in the history of paranormal phenomena and mediumship.
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