Fine Art Print : Boars head
Fine Art 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" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection: a captivating woodcut depicting a boar's head from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to circa 1770, this exquisite print showcases intricate detail and timeless beauty. Ideal for art enthusiasts, collectors, or those seeking to add a touch of history and character to their space, this fine art print is a true masterpiece. With its rich, textured design and bold, dynamic composition, it's sure to make a statement in any setting. Bring the elegance and allure of the past into your home or office with this stunning boar's head woodcut print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.4cm (20" x 13.9")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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