Mouse Mat : Lear / Book of Nonsense
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Lear / Book of Nonsense
There was an Old Man of Corfu, who never knew what he should do; So he rushed up & down, till the sun made him brown, That bewildered Old Man of Corfu
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Media ID 579903
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1846 Bewildered Corfu Knew Lear Nonsense Nose Pointed Rushed Till Made
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 14.6cm (9.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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 image, titled "The Old Man of Corfu" from Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases a humorous and whimsical scene inspired by Edward Lear's beloved poem, "There was an Old Man of Corfu." The photograph, published in 1846, predates the creation of Lear's iconic nonsense verse by over 40 years, adding an intriguing layer of historical context to the image. In the photograph, a bewildered old man is depicted, with a quizzical expression on his face, as he points towards the sun with a long, curious nose. The sun, a radiant orb in the sky, seems to be the source of the old man's confusion and consternation. The man's disheveled appearance and frantic posture suggest that he has been pondering a difficult question or problem for quite some time, to no avail. The image's connection to Lear's poem lies in the title of the old man's hometown - Corfu. The poem's opening lines read, "There was an Old Man of Corfu, who never knew what he should do," which resonates with the sense of perplexity and restlessness conveyed in the photograph. The old man's sun-kissed complexion, achieved through his frantic rushing about in the sun, is also reminiscent of the poem's final lines, "So he rushed up and down, till the sun made him brown." This photograph, with its rich historical background and delightful connection to a beloved work of literature, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the power of the imagination to transform ordinary scenes into timeless works of art.
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