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Canvas Print : Highgate Cemetery MF001771_50
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Highgate Cemetery MF001771_50
HIGHGATE CEMETERY, Hampstead, London. The entrance to a family catacomb in Egyptian Avenue in the West Cemetery. Photographed by John Gay in March 1991
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 4494349
© Historic England
Cemetery Entrance Grave Yard Shadow
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Highgate Cemetery MF001771_50" by John Gay. This captivating piece of art, captured by John Gay in March 1991 for Historic England, takes you on a journey to Hampstead, London, where you'll find yourself standing at the entrance of a family catacomb in the Egyptian Avenue of the West Cemetery at Highgate. The intricate details of the architecture and the historical significance of this place are brought to life in this stunning canvas print. Add an air of sophistication and mystery to any room in your home with this beautiful and authentic work of art.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
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.
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This print captures the eerie allure of Highgate Cemetery in Hampstead, London. Taken by the talented photographer John Gay in March 1991, it showcases the entrance to a family catacomb within Egyptian Avenue in the West Cemetery. The image exudes an air of mystery and intrigue as shadows dance across the grave yard, casting an ethereal ambiance over this historic site. Highgate Cemetery has long been renowned for its Gothic architecture and Victorian charm, drawing visitors from all corners of the globe. This particular photograph perfectly encapsulates its haunting beauty. The weathered stone entrance stands tall amidst a backdrop of lush greenery, hinting at stories untold within its depths. As sunlight filters through ancient trees, delicate patterns are cast upon the pathway leading to this solemn resting place. The interplay between light and shadow adds depth to every detail captured by Gay's lens - from intricate carvings on tombstones to moss-covered walls that have witnessed centuries pass by. Highgate Cemetery is not merely a burial ground; it is a testament to history itself. Each gravestone tells a unique tale - tales of love, loss, triumphs, and tragedies that echo through time. Through this evocative photograph, we are reminded of our own mortality while simultaneously appreciating life's fleeting beauty. John Gay's masterful composition transports us into another realm where past meets present and whispers from beyond can be heard if we listen closely enough. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in death, there is art
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