Fine Art Print : Gt Expec / Cards / Havisham
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Gt Expec / Cards / Havisham
A rubber at Miss Havishams Date: First published: 1860-61
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Candle Stick Dickens Expectation Rubber Havisham
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of Victorian literature with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This enchanting collection features iconic images from classic novels, including "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. Be transported back in time with our stunning reproduction of Mary Evans' illustration of Estella Havisham and her cards, first published between 1860-61. Each print is meticulously crafted to bring the intricate details and rich colors of the original artwork to life. Add a touch of literary elegance to your home or office with these beautifully printed and framed pieces, perfect for book lovers and art enthusiasts alike.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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
This evocative image captures the haunting atmosphere of Miss Havisham's decaying estate, as depicted in Charles Dickens' classic novel "Great Expectations." In the foreground, we see Miss Havisham herself, dressed in her once-fine wedding attire, frozen in time as she looks on at the ruined remnants of her wedding feast. The long-abandoned table, set with tarnished silverware and wilted flowers, is illuminated only by the flickering light of a solitary candle. In the background, the ghostly figure of Estella, clad in a white dress, stands with her back to the viewer, holding a deck of playing cards. Estella, the beautiful and enigmatic object of Pip's affections, is a central character in Dickens' tale of love, class, and self-transformation. The cards in her hand are a reminder of the cruel game of expectations and desires that Miss Havisham has orchestrated, leaving a trail of broken hearts in her wake. The rubber gloves on the table add an intriguing detail to the scene. Miss Havisham, in her bitterness and despair, has preserved the moment of her jilted wedding day by immersing herself and all her possessions in a thick layer of rubber solution. The gloves, which have hardened and cracked over the years, symbolize the rigidity and unyielding nature of Miss Havisham's bitterness and her inability to move on from the past. This haunting image, taken from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back to the Victorian era and invites us to ponder the themes of love, loss, and the passage of time that are so central to Dickens' timeless tale.
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