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Samuel Johnson / Davenport
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON English writer, lexicographer, critic and conversationalist
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1709 1784 Conversationalist Critic Davenport Dictionary Herakles Hercules Hydra Johnson Lexicographer Samuel
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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
1. Title: "A Confluence of Intellect and Wit: Dr. Samuel Johnson and Joshua Reynolds' Portrait of Hydra-headed Hercules at The Club, 1784" This evocative image, captured by the lens of renowned British artist Joshua Reynolds in 1784, immortalizes a pivotal moment in the history of English literature. The subject of the portrait is none other than the illustrious Dr. Samuel Johnson, a man of letters whose influence on the literary landscape of his time was as profound as it was enduring. Johnson, clad in a stately robe and a grand wig, sits in the midst of a gathering at The Club, a prestigious social and intellectual hub in London. The backdrop of the portrait is an intriguing painting of Hercules, depicted with a hydra-headed serpent, symbolizing the mythological hero's strength and ability to overcome adversity. Johnson, a writer, lexicographer, and conversationalist, was a man of prodigious intellect and unparalleled wit. His most famous work, "A Dictionary of the English Language," published in 1755, remains a testament to his unyielding dedication to the English language and its preservation. The presence of the Hercules painting in the portrait serves as a poignant reminder of Johnson's own Herculean endeavor in creating the dictionary. The image also underscores the spirit of intellectual camaraderie that thrived at The Club, where luminaries of the literary world would gather to engage in stimulating conversations and debates. This portrait, with its rich symbolism and historical significance, offers a glimpse into the world of 18th-century English literature and the extraordinary figures who shaped it. Dr. Samuel Johnson, with his unwavering commitment to the written word and his magnetic personality, stands out as a true icon of the age.
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