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Sketching the Lion Gate
The artist for The Illustrated London News talks to local shepherds as he sketches the Lion gate at Mycenae, the earliest relief sculpture on the Greek mainland
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1877 Archaeologist Earliest Lion Mainland Mycenae Shepherds Sketches Sketching Tourist
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the historic charm of ancient Greece into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring "Sketching the Lion Gate" by The Illustrated London News. This captivating image showcases an artist from The Illustrated London News engaging with local shepherds as he sketches the iconic Lion Gate at Mycenae, the earliest known relief sculpture on the Greek mainland. Our high-quality Metal Prints showcase vibrant colors, crisp details, and a stunning, three-dimensional effect that adds depth and dimension to your walls. Each print is made-to-order and printed on a lightweight, rust-resistant aluminum sheet, ensuring a long-lasting, waterproof, and UV-resistant piece of art that is sure to become a conversation starter in your space. Elevate your decor and transport yourself to a time of history and wonder with this beautiful, one-of-a-kind Metal Print.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
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
In this evocative image from 1877, a skilled artist from The Illustrated London News is captured in the act of creating history through his art, as he sketches the ancient Lion Gate at Mycenae, Greece. The Lion Gate, an impressive ancient relief sculpture and the earliest known example of sculpture on the Greek mainland, stands proudly in the background, its intricate carvings of lions and warriors a testament to the rich cultural heritage of this ancient civilization. The artist, dressed in the fashionable attire of the late 19th century, is deeply engrossed in his work, his charcoal pencil deftly capturing the details of the gate's intricate design. Around him, local shepherds, dressed in traditional Greek costumes, look on with curiosity and interest. The shepherds, who were likely tending to their flocks in the pastoral landscape of Mycenae, would have been intimately familiar with the ancient ruins that surrounded them. The historical significance of the scene is not lost on the artist, who is no doubt aware that his sketches will be published in the esteemed Illustrated London News, bringing the wonders of ancient Greece to a wider audience. The artist's interaction with the local shepherds adds a human touch to the image, reminding us that history is not just about ancient ruins and artifacts, but also about the people who lived and worked in those places long ago. The Lion Gate at Mycenae, with its impressive carvings of lions and warriors, continues to captivate visitors and scholars alike, and this image offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the ancient world was still a source of wonder and discovery.
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