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Wilde (Ellis Photo)
OSCAR WILDE - Irish writer and celebrity
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Media ID 578028
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1856 Celebrity Ellis Oscar Wilde
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" 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 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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 photograph captures the enigmatic and charismatic figure of Oscar Wilde, the renowned Irish writer and celebrity, in the prime of his life. Taken by the celebrated photographic studio Ellis, this image dates back to around 1900, approximately four years before Wilde's untimely death. Born in Dublin in 1856, Wilde was a leading light of late Victorian literature and culture. He was a prolific writer, producing plays, poems, and essays that continue to be read and admired today. His works, marked by their wit, irony, and social commentary, challenged the conventions of his time and established him as a leading figure in the Aesthetic movement. Wilde's fame extended beyond the literary world, however. He was a popular and controversial celebrity, known for his dandyish appearance and his scandalous personal life. This photograph captures the essence of his charisma and charm, with his piercing gaze and confident posture. Despite his many accomplishments, Wilde's life was not without tragedy. In 1895, he was prosecuted for "gross indecency" and sentenced to two years' hard labor. He died in Paris in 1900, at the age of 46, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and intrigue. This photograph is a rare and valuable glimpse into the life of a man who defied the expectations of his time and left an indelible mark on literature and culture. It serves as a reminder of the power of the written word and the enduring allure of the charismatic and unconventional.
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