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Fine Art Print : The Holly Wreath
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The Holly Wreath
Three children with a large wreath of holly
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Media ID 578557
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10020025
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the enchanting beauty of the holiday season into your home with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from The Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "The Holly Wreath," showcases the joy and wonder of the festive season as three children delight in adorning themselves with a large, lush wreath of holly. Our high-quality prints are perfect for adding a touch of timeless charm to any room, and make for a thoughtful and unique gift. Experience the magic of this classic holiday scene, and create cherished memories for generations to come.
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 53.3cm x 33.7cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the joy and wonder of the Christmas season as experienced by three children in the early 1900s. The image, titled "The Holly Wreath," is a beautiful historical record of a cherished holiday tradition that has endured for centuries. The children, dressed in warm winter clothing, stand before a large, lush holly wreath adorned with red berries and vibrant green leaves. Their faces are filled with excitement and curiosity as they examine the wreath, their hands gently touching the prickly foliage. The wreath, which hangs against a plain white background, is the focal point of the image, its natural beauty and festive charm on full display. Holly, with its evergreen leaves and bright berries, has long been a symbol of the enduring cycle of life and the promise of renewal. In the context of Christmas, it represents the hope and joy of the season, as well as the continuity of family traditions. The use of holly as a decoration can be traced back to ancient European customs, where it was believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. The large size of the wreath in this photograph underscores its significance as a central element of the holiday celebration. The children's interaction with it serves as a reminder of the importance of passing down traditions from one generation to the next, and of the simple pleasures that can be found in the natural world. This photograph, taken circa 1900, is a testament to the enduring appeal of the holly wreath as a Christmas decoration and a symbol of the season's joy and wonder. It invites us to reflect on the history and meaning of this beloved tradition, and to cherish the memories and moments that make the holiday season so special.
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