Fine Art Print : Paul Morphy, Chess
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Paul Morphy, Chess
PAUL MORPHY American chess player, born in New Orleans, considered the worlds greatest player before mental instability checkmated his career. Date: 1837 - 1884
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1837 1884 Born Career Chess Considered Greatest Instability Mental Orleans Player Morphy
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of chess with our exquisite Paul Morphy Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of the American chess prodigy, born in New Orleans and considered the greatest player before his mental instability ended his career, is brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. Each print is meticulously crafted with the highest quality materials, allowing you to bring the intriguing story of Morphy and the game of chess into your home or office. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your space with this stunning, rights-managed fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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
Paul Morphy: The Pride and Sorrow of American Chess Paul Morphy, born in New Orleans in 1837, is considered one of the greatest chess players in history, despite his tragically short and ultimately unfulfilled career. Morphy's prodigious talent for the game was evident from an early age, and by the time he was 17, he had already captured the attention of the chess world with his stunning victories over some of the best players of the era. Morphy's brilliance on the chessboard was unmatched. He possessed an intuitive understanding of the game that allowed him to outmaneuver even the most skilled opponents. His victories came swiftly and decisively, earning him the moniker "The Pride of New Orleans." Morphy's most famous game, the "Morphy-Deschapelles Match" of 1857, is still studied by chess enthusiasts today. However, Morphy's career was cut short by mental instability. In the late 1850s, Morphy began to exhibit erratic behavior, and by the 1860s, he had retreated from public life. He spent the remainder of his days in relative obscurity, living in poverty and neglect. The cause of Morphy's mental decline is still a subject of debate among historians, but it is believed that his intense focus on chess may have contributed to his eventual breakdown. Despite the sad ending to his story, Paul Morphy's legacy as a chess genius endures. He is remembered as a trailblazer who put American chess on the map and inspired generations of players to come. This photograph, taken during Morphy's prime, captures the intensity and focus of a man who, for a brief moment in time, ruled the chess world with his unparalleled skill and brilliance.
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