Framed 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
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Paul Morphy chess print from Media Storehouse's Framed Prints collection. This exquisite artwork, featuring the legendary American chess prodigy Paul Morphy, is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Born in New Orleans in 1837, Morphy is considered the greatest chess player before mental instability prematurely ended his career in 1884. Bring the rich history of chess into your home or office with this stunning, expertly framed print. A perfect addition for any chess enthusiast or history lover's collection.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or 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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