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Richard Burton / Leighton2
SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON Traveller and writer
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Media ID 620115
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1821 Burton Francis Scarred Straggly Traveller
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Richard Burton / Leighton2" photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This stunning image, sourced from the prestigious Mary Evans Picture Library, brings to life the enigmatic persona of Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890). Burton was an intrepid traveller and prolific writer, renowned for his daring explorations and linguistic prowess. This evocative portrait, showcasing Burton's captivating gaze, is an essential addition to any space that seeks to inspire adventure and intellectual curiosity. Each print is produced using premium quality materials, ensuring vibrant colours and sharp details that bring the essence of the subject to life. Elevate your walls with a piece of history and celebrate the spirit of exploration with this exquisite photograph from Media Storehouse.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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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Sir Richard Francis Burton: A Portrait of an Extraordinary Traveler and Writer (1821-1890) This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic and adventurous spirit of Sir Richard Francis Burton, a 19th century English explorer, writer, and scholar. Born in 1821, Burton is best known for his daring travels and explorations in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. His adventures took him to some of the most remote and inhospitable regions of the world, including Mecca, Ethiopia, and the Arabian Peninsula. Burton's face, as depicted in this photograph by Leighton2, reveals the scars and lines of a life lived to the fullest. His dark, intense gaze and straggly beard add to his mysterious and enigmatic persona. Burton was known for his intelligence, linguistic abilities, and his ability to blend in with local cultures, making him an invaluable asset to the British government as a diplomat and intelligence gatherer. Despite his many accomplishments, Burton's life was not without controversy. He was a man of many contradictions, with a reputation for being both a scholar and a rogue. He was known for his outspokenness, his love of adventure, and his willingness to challenge societal norms. Burton's writings, including his translations of Arabic and Persian texts, brought the exotic and unfamiliar worlds of the East to a Western audience. His most famous works include "The Perfumed Garden," a book on the pleasures of Islam, and "A Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Mecca," an account of his journey to the holy cities of Islam. This portrait of Sir Richard Francis Burton is a testament to a life lived in pursuit of knowledge, adventure, and the unknown. It is a reminder of a time when exploration and discovery were driven by the human spirit, and when the world was still full of mysteries waiting to be uncovered.
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