Photographic Print : Thomas Dekker
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Thomas Dekker
THOMAS DEKKER Dramatist
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Media ID 573880
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1572 1632 Dramatist Sleep Sleeping
14"x11" Photo Print
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the legendary English playwright Thomas Dekker in a moment of repose, as he slumbers peacefully in an antique bed. Dekker (1572-1632), a prolific and influential figure in the world of Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, penned numerous plays that continue to captivate audiences to this day. The historical context of this print places Dekker in the latter years of his life, a time when he had retired from the public stage and was living in relative obscurity. The worn, ornate bedchamber, adorned with intricate tapestries and a canopied ceiling, speaks to the opulence and grandeur of the period. The dimly lit room, with its single candle casting long, flickering shadows, imparts a sense of quiet reflection and introspection. Dekker's contributions to the world of literature were immense. He collaborated with some of the most renowned playwrights of his time, including Ben Jonson and John Webster, and his works often explored the darker, more complex aspects of human nature. Among his most famous plays are "The Shoemaker's Holiday," "The Honest Whore," and "The Elder Brother." Despite his accomplishments, Dekker's later years were marked by financial hardship and personal tragedy. He was buried in an unmarked grave in the churchyard of St. Giles-without-Cripplegate, a stark reminder of the transient nature of fame and fortune. This hauntingly beautiful print, with its intricate details and evocative atmosphere, serves as a poignant reminder of the life and legacy of this remarkable dramatist. It invites us to reflect on the human condition, the ephemeral nature of success, and the enduring power of the written word.
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