Greetings Card : The Scouting Party, 1851. By Willim Tlee Ranney (1812-1857)
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The Scouting Party, 1851. By Willim Tlee Ranney (1812-1857)
Willim Tlee Ranney (1812-1857). American painter. The Scouting Party, 1851. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Madrid. Spain
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1851 Bornemisza Brilliant Cloud Clouds Conquest Exploration Explorer Explorers Horizon Plain Plains Prairie Sunset Thyssen Ranney Saddlebag Scout Scouting Scouts
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating card features "The Scouting Party, 1851" by Willim Tlee Ranney. Ranney, an American painter born in 1812, masterfully captured the essence of the western frontier in this iconic work, now housed in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain. Add a touch of history and art to your correspondence with this stunning, rights-managed reproduction. Perfect for anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or simply to express a thoughtful sentiment, our Greetings Cards are a delightful way to connect with loved ones.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Scouting Party," painted by American artist Willim Tlee Ranney in 1851, is a captivating oil on canvas work housed at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain. This masterpiece transports us back to the 19th century American frontier, a time of exploration and conquest. A group of intrepid explorers, mounted on horses, scan the vast expanse of the prairie before them. The setting sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, with the clouds painted in brilliant hues of orange and pink. In the distance, the horizon is marked by the silhouette of a mountain range, adding a sense of depth and grandeur to the image. The explorers, dressed in the clothing of the era, carry saddlebags and rifles, ready for the unknown challenges that lie ahead. Their faces are etched with determination and focus, as they survey the land for potential resources and threats. The painting's title, "The Scouting Party," suggests a sense of preparation and anticipation, as the group prepares to venture further into the wilderness. The image is a testament to the spirit of exploration that defined the American West during this period. Ranney's use of light and color in "The Scouting Party" is truly brilliant. The sunset sky is filled with swirling clouds that add movement and energy to the scene, while the horses and men are bathed in the soft, golden light of the setting sun. The painting's composition is well-balanced, with the group of explorers arranged in a way that draws the viewer's eye through the image. Overall, "The Scouting Party" is a stunning work of art that captures the essence of the American frontier during the 19th century. It is a reminder of the courage and determination of the explorers who ventured into the unknown, and the beauty and grandeur of the natural world they encountered along the way.
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