Premium Framed Print : Last of the Picts
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Last of the Picts
A legend from Galloway tells how the last Pict refuses to divulge to the conquering Scots the secret of how to make heather-ale. The secret is lost
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Media ID 607867
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Conquering Galloway Heather Legend Lost Pict Picts Refuses Revenge Scot Land Scots Secret Tells Myth
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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 print titled "Last of the Picts" from Mary Evans Picture Library tells a haunting tale of a lost secret and ancient revenge. The legend from Galloway recounts how the last remaining Pict stubbornly refuses to divulge the secret of making heather-ale to the conquering Scots, ultimately leading to the demise of this historical brewing tradition.
The image captures a moment frozen in time, as we witness the defiant Pict standing tall against his oppressors, determined to protect his people's sacred knowledge at all costs. The sense of mystery and myth surrounding this story is palpable, drawing viewers into a world where history and folklore intertwine seamlessly.
As we gaze upon this striking depiction, we are reminded of the power that secrets hold - both in shaping our past and influencing our future. The loss of such valuable knowledge serves as a cautionary reminder of how easily traditions can be erased by conquest and conflict.
Through this evocative artwork, Mary Evans Prints Online invites us to reflect on the complexities of Scottish history and culture, while also sparking our imagination with tales of ancient rivalries and forgotten legacies. It is a poignant reminder that some secrets are meant to remain buried in time, forever shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
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