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Canterbury Tales - The Merchant
The Merchant, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century and told by a group of pilgrims on their way to the shrine of St Thomas a Becket at Canterbury Cathedral, Kent. This series of illustrations is from " Chaucers Canterbury Tales", edited by John Saunders, publ. J.M. Dent & Co, 1889, and are based on those in the Ellesmere Manuscript. (Now in the public domain.)
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Book British Culture Canterbury England Canterbury Tales Characters Circa 14th Century Document Ellesmere Manuscript English Culture Fame Geoffrey Chaucer Gesturing Hand Colored Historical Clothing Horse Journey Kent Line Art Literature Medieval Middle Ages Mode Of Transport Name Of Person Page Paintings Paper Past People Traveling Period Costume Picture Book Pilgrim Retail Occupation Riding Running The Canterbury Tales Thomas A Becket Traditional Clothing Traditional Culture Tunic Waving Painted Image
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step into the captivating world of medieval England with our Framed Print of 'The Merchant' from the Canterbury Tales by whitemay at Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece, inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's renowned collection of stories, brings to life one of its most intriguing characters. The Merchant, depicted in rich detail, is beautifully rendered with the artist's signature style. This framed print adds an enchanting touch to any room, transporting you to the tales of old. Embrace the charm of history with this timeless work of art.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
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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This print showcases "The Merchant" a character from Geoffrey Chaucer's renowned literary work, "The Canterbury Tales". The collection of stories was written in the late 14th century and is narrated by a group of pilgrims on their way to pay homage at Canterbury Cathedral. This particular series of illustrations is based on those found in the Ellesmere Manuscript and was published in 1889 by J. M. Dent & Co. In this image, we see the Merchant depicted in his historical attire, reflecting the fashion of the Middle Ages. He stands tall with an air of fame and importance as he rides his horse towards Canterbury Cathedral. The engraving beautifully captures his traditional clothing, complete with a tunic and hat that denote his retail occupation. As he journeys through picturesque Kent, England, the Merchant waves and gestures to fellow travelers along the way. His presence evokes a sense of medieval history and Christian pilgrimage as he embarks on this spiritual quest to honor St Thomas a Becket. This hand-colored illustration transports us back to ancient times when paper documents were treasured possessions. It serves as a reminder of English culture during that period while also highlighting Chaucer's enduring contribution to literature. Overall, this enchanting artwork invites us into the world of "The Canterbury Tales" and allows us to appreciate both its historical significance and artistic beauty.
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