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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


22"x18" Modern Frame

Introducing the captivating "Sketching the Lion Gate" Framed Print from Media Storehouse, in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite artwork transports you back in time to ancient Greece, as the Illustrated London News artist engages with local shepherds while skillfully sketching the iconic Lion Gate at Mycenae. With its rich history and intricate details, this framed print adds an air of sophistication and intrigue to any room. The earliest relief sculpture on the Greek mainland comes to life, making it a must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Embrace the beauty and culture of the past with this stunning framed print from Media Storehouse.

20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")

Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")

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.


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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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