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Fine Art Print : Percy Shelley / Curran
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Percy Shelley / Curran
PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY English romantic poet
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1792 1822 Bysshe Curran Percy Romantic Shelley
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of history with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This striking image of Percy Bysshe Shelley, the renowned English Romantic poet, captures his enigmatic charm and literary genius. Featuring the iconic portrait of Shelley taken by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, each print is meticulously reproduced to preserve the original's intricate details and vibrant colors. Elevate your home or office decor with this timeless work of art and immerse yourself in the rich literary heritage of Percy Bysshe Shelley.
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 portrait captures the enigmatic and passionate figure of Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), one of the most influential and controversial English Romantic poets of the 19th century. The image, taken from Mary Evans Picture Library, was created by the renowned Irish painter and engraver Daniel Maclise in 1822, just a year before Shelley's untimely death at the age of 30. Shelley's revolutionary ideas and unconventional lifestyle set him apart from his contemporaries. An ardent advocate for individual freedom, atheism, and vegetarianism, he was a frequent target of criticism from the establishment. His most famous work, "Prometheus Unbound," explores themes of rebellion against tyranny and the power of love to transform the world. In this portrait, Shelley is depicted in a thoughtful and introspective pose, with a serious expression that hints at the depth of his intellect and the intensity of his emotions. His disheveled hair and clothing suggest a man who lives outside the conventions of society, while his piercing gaze challenges the viewer to confront the ideas and beliefs that challenge the status quo. The portrait was created just a few years after Shelley's elopement with Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, the future author of "Frankenstein," and the birth of their only child, Percy Florence. The couple's unconventional relationship, which was conducted in defiance of social norms and Shelley's own marriage to another woman, added to the scandal that surrounded Shelley's name throughout his life. Despite the controversy that followed him, Shelley's legacy as a poet and thinker continues to inspire and influence generations of writers and artists. His works, which include "Ode to the West Wind," "Adonais," and "The Masque of Anarchy," remain some of the most beloved and enduring masterpieces of the Romantic era.
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