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Canvas Print : Greenland Whale, book illustration engraved by William Home Lizars (1788-1859)
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Greenland Whale, book illustration engraved by William Home Lizars (1788-1859)
XND75984 Greenland Whale, book illustration engraved by William Home Lizars (1788-1859) by Stewart, James (1791-1863) (after); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 12936522
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Arctic Capsized Harpoons Iceberg Overturned Upside Down
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the beauty of historic art into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This stunning piece features the "Greenland Whale" engraving by William Home Lizars, an exquisite book illustration from the Fine Art Finder collection. Originally engraved by William Home Lizars in 1859, this captivating image was inspired by James Stewart's artwork. Add a touch of timeless elegance and sophistication to any room with this museum-quality canvas print. Out of copyright and available now for your home or office decor.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases an exquisite book illustration engraved by the talented William Home Lizars. The artwork, titled "Greenland Whale" transports us to the vast and treacherous Arctic seas. James Stewart masterfully captures the essence of this scene in his depiction of a capsized boat, overturned and upside down amidst towering icebergs. The image evokes a sense of danger and adventure as we witness the dramatic aftermath of a harpooning expedition gone awry. The ship's crew is nowhere to be seen, leaving us wondering about their fate in this unforgiving environment. The sheer size and majesty of the iceberg looming over the scene adds an element of awe, reminding us just how small humanity can feel when faced with nature's might. Through intricate details and skilled engraving techniques, Lizars brings this maritime tragedy to life on paper. Each line etched into the print tells a story: tales of bravery, perseverance, and perhaps even loss. It serves as a poignant reminder that man's pursuit for resources often comes at great risk. This remarkable piece from Fine Art Finder invites viewers to contemplate our relationship with nature and reflect on our impact on fragile ecosystems such as those found in Greenland. It reminds us that beneath its beauty lies an untamed wilderness where survival hangs by a thread – where ships may capsize, lives may be lost, but art endures to tell their stories for generations to come.
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