Canvas Print : Bringing in the boars head
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Bringing in the boars head
Bringing in the boars head at Queens College, Oxford
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Media ID 4448659
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10411192
1846 Boars Bringing Ceremonial College Colleges Oxford Queens Singing University
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the grandeur of traditional British heritage with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, titled "Bringing in the Boar's Head" at Queens College, Oxford, captures the essence of a timeless and revered tradition. The high-quality canvas print brings the intricate details and vibrant colors of this iconic Mary Evans Prints Online photograph to life. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and expert printing techniques to ensure a stunning, museum-quality finish. Transform any room into a work of art with this captivating and conversation-starting addition to your home or office décor. Order now and bring a piece of history into your space."
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 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
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
Bringing in the Boar's Head" is a cherished Christmas tradition at Queens' College, Oxford University, which dates back to the 16th century. This historic photograph, taken in 1846, captures the essence of this festive event as students and scholars process through the college's hallowed halls, led by the figure carrying the boar's head on a platter. The Boar's Head Feast was originally a celebration of the end of the hunting season, with the boar's head brought in as the centerpiece of the feast. Over the centuries, the tradition has evolved into a cherished part of the Oxford University Christmas calendar. The photograph shows a group of students and scholars, dressed in academic robes and wearing caps, making their way through the college's grand dining hall. The atmosphere is jovial and celebratory, with the students singing Christmas carols as they go. The boar's head, adorned with ivy and fruit, is held aloft on a platter, its tusks curving menacingly. The photograph offers a unique glimpse into the history and traditions of Queens' College and Oxford University. The college's stunning Gothic architecture provides a fitting backdrop to the festive scene, with its intricately carved stonework and soaring arches. The image captures the sense of community and camaraderie that has long been a part of Oxford University life. Today, the Boar's Head Feast remains a much-loved tradition at Queens' College, attracting visitors from around the world who come to experience a piece of Oxford's rich history and culture. This photograph is a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the importance of preserving the past for future generations.
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