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A Tennyson / 1888 Photo
ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON English poet Photograph taken in 1888 of him sitting in a chair
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1809 1888 1892 Chain Tennyson Watch
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures Alfred, Lord Tennyson, the renowned English poet, in a moment of quiet reflection during the late 19th century. Taken in 1888, the image finds Tennyson seated comfortably in a high-backed chair, his hands resting on a small table before him. The poet's gaze is fixed on an unseen point beyond the camera's lens, lost in thought as he ponders the depths of his creative mind. The poet's attire is that of a man of letters, with a formal waistcoat, collar, and cuffs adorning his upper body. A watch chain and pocket watch are visible at his waist, hinting at the passage of time and the importance of punctuality in his busy life. A top hat sits at his feet, a symbol of his status and the Victorian era's fashionable dress code. The poet's beard, now heavily grayed, frames his face, adding to his distinguished appearance. The room around him is dimly lit, with a single window casting a warm, golden glow on the scene. A book lies open on the table, its pages partially obscured by a stack of papers, suggesting an ongoing writing project or a recent source of inspiration. Born in 1809, Tennyson would go on to become Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom in 1850, a position he held until his death in 1892. His works, including "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "In Memoriam A.H.H.," and "The Lady of Shalott," remain some of the most beloved and enduring poems in the English language. This photograph offers a glimpse into the life of a literary giant, a man whose words continue to resonate with readers more than a century after his death.
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