Photographic Print : Will-o -the-Wisp
Photo Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Will-o -the-Wisp
A woman in a diaphanous dress flies through the air holding a light to illuminate her way in the darkness.
1899
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Media ID 14405407
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1899 Airy Angel Angels Darkness Diaphanous Fairies Fairy Fantasy Illuminated Lighting Sep16 Wisp
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the magical world of the Will-o-the-Wisp with our exquisite photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, originally published by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans in 1899, depicts a woman gracefully flying through the night sky, her diaphanous dress billowing around her as she holds aloft a light to illuminate her path. Add a touch of enchantment to your home or office with this stunning, vintage print, guaranteed to inspire wonder and delight.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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
A Vision of the Will-o-the-Wisp - An Ethereal Figure Illuminating the Darkness, 1899 This image, published by the Illustrated London News Ltd in 1899, depicts a mesmerizing scene of a woman, believed to be a Will-o-the-Wisp or a fairy, gracefully flying through the inky blackness of the night sky. The woman, dressed in a diaphanous gown that billows behind her, holds aloft a lantern or a light to illuminate her path and dispel the surrounding darkness. Her ethereal figure, with delicate wings spread wide, appears as an otherworldly and enchanting being, seemingly untouched by the terrestrial world below. The Will-o-the-Wisp, also known as a Jack-o'-lantern or a foxfire, is a legendary creature that has been described throughout history as a glowing apparition that appears in the darkness, often luring travelers off their path with its deceptive light. In folklore, these creatures are believed to be the spirits of the dead or mischievous fairies, and are said to inhabit marshes, bogs, and other dark, damp places. This photograph, taken over a century ago, captures the essence of the Will-o-the-Wisp legend and the fascination it holds for us even today. The woman's ghostly, otherworldly appearance and her role as a beacon of light in the darkness, evoke a sense of wonder, magic, and mystery that transcends time and captivates the imagination. The image invites us to explore the realms of fantasy and the unknown, and to believe in the magic that lies hidden in the shadows of our world.
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