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Framed Print : Percy Shelley / Curran
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Percy Shelley / Curran
PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY English romantic poet
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Media ID 580084
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1792 1822 Bysshe Curran Percy Romantic Shelley
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Percy Bysshe Shelley Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This exquisite piece showcases a striking image of the renowned English romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley, captured in an elegant and timeless portrait. Add a touch of literary charm to your home or office decor with this beautifully framed print. The high-quality print is expertly framed in a sleek and sophisticated design, ensuring a stunning presentation that is sure to impress. Bring the rich history and poetic legacy of Percy Bysshe Shelley into your space with this exquisite and authentic framed print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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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