Canvas Print : Willow / Aquatint / 1850
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Willow / Aquatint / 1850
A willow tree at the side of a pond
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Media ID 580934
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10025719
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Willow / Aquatint / 1850" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece of art transports you to a serene moment in time, featuring a majestic willow tree standing proudly beside a tranquil pond. The intricate aquatint technique employed by the artist adds depth and texture to the water, creating a mesmerizing reflection of the tree's branches. Bring this beautiful work of art into your home and let it serve as a reminder of nature's soothing presence. Experience the timeless beauty of this print in the highest quality on a stretched canvas, ready to hang and admire for years to come.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
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 exquisite aquatint print, titled "Willow by the Pond," dates back to circa 1850 and is a beautiful example of the artistic mastery of the medium during the 19th century. The image, created by an unknown artist, captures the serene beauty of a willow tree standing majestically by the edge of a tranquil pond. The tree's graceful branches, with their distinctive willow wands, reach out towards the water, creating a sense of harmony and balance. The reflection of the tree in the still water adds depth and dimension to the scene, while the delicate play of light and shadow created by the aquatint process adds texture and depth. The historical context of this print is significant. The 1850s were a time of great change and progress in Europe, with the Industrial Revolution in full swing and the rise of the middle class. Yet, despite the rapid pace of change, there was still a strong appreciation for the natural world and its beauty. This print is a testament to that appreciation, a moment frozen in time that invites us to reflect on the simple pleasures of nature. Aquatint is a printmaking technique that involves the application of a fine, powdery resin to a copper plate, which is then heated to create a porous surface. The plate is then inked and wiped, with the ink remaining in the recesses created by the resin. The plate is then etched with a strong acid, which bites into the copper plate in the areas without the resin, creating the final image. The result is a rich, tonal print with a velvety texture and a sense of depth and dimension. This Willow by the Pond print is not only a beautiful work of art but also a window into the past, offering us a glimpse into the artistic and historical traditions of the 19th century.
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