Canvas Print : Boars head
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Boars head
Boars head. Woodcut. Date: circa 1770
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14380314
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historic charm of the past into your modern space with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece features a captivating woodcut image of a boar's head, dating back to circa 1770, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. The rich, textured canvas and vibrant colors bring out the intricate details of this rights-managed print, making it a stunning addition to any room. Relive history with our premium Canvas Prints, each one a unique work of art for your home or office.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning woodcut print, depicting a majestic boar's head, dates back to around 1770. The intricately detailed image showcases the power and strength of this wild animal, with its sharp tusks curving gracefully downwards and its piercing eyes gazing intently forward. The artist, unknown to us, has expertly captured the textures of the boar's coarse bristles and the roughness of its skin. The woodcut technique, a popular form of printmaking during the 18th century, involved carving an image into a block of wood and then inking and pressing it onto paper. The result is a bold, high-contrast image with a distinctive, almost three-dimensional quality. Boars were hunted for their meat, tusks, and hides, and were considered a symbol of power and virility in European folklore. This print may have been used as a decorative element in a hunting lodge or nobleman's home, serving as a reminder of the hunter's skill and the bounty of nature. Despite the passage of time, this woodcut print retains its ability to captivate and inspire awe. Its intricate details and bold design make it a beautiful addition to any collection of historical art or natural history prints.
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