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Poster Print : Bacchante or The Player on The Lyre, 1829. Creator: Edward Calvert (British, 1799-1883)
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Bacchante or The Player on The Lyre, 1829. Creator: Edward Calvert (British, 1799-1883)
Bacchante or The Player on The Lyre, 1829
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Media ID 19621469
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1799 1883 Edward Calvert Edward Calvert British Wood Engraving
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Edward Calvert poster print, featuring the captivating image of "Bacchante or The Player on The Lyre," created in 1829. This stunning artwork, available through Heritage Art/Heritage Images, showcases the enchanting figure of a Bacchante, a follower of the Roman god of wine, revelry, and fertility, as she gracefully plays the lyre. With her expressive features and flowing robes, she invites you to join in the celebration of life's pleasures. Bring this timeless masterpiece into your home or office and let its beauty transport you to another era.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
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.
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In this wood engraving titled "Bacchante or The Player on The Lyre" created by British artist Edward Calvert in 1829, we are transported to a world of myth and music. Calvert's intricate lines and delicate shading bring to life the figure of a Bacchante, a female follower of the Roman god Bacchus, known for their wild revelry and love for music. The central focus of the print is a young woman gracefully playing her lyre, an ancient string instrument associated with poetry and song. Her flowing robes and wreath of ivy leaves suggest her connection to nature and the divine. With closed eyes and an expression of pure bliss on her face, she becomes one with her music, lost in its enchanting melodies. Calvert's attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this print - from the meticulously rendered folds in the fabric to the intricate patterns adorning both the lyre itself and its strings. Through his masterful technique, he captures not only the physical beauty but also the emotional intensity that comes from creating art. This exquisite piece serves as a testament to Calvert's talent as an artist who skillfully combines mythology with musicality. It invites us into a realm where sound merges with imagination, reminding us of our own capacity for creativity and transcendence through artistic expression.
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