Photographic Print : Boars head
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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
14"x11" Photo Print
Bring the timeless beauty of history into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This particular piece features a captivating woodcut image of a boar's head, hailing from the annals of the 18th century. Sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed print boasts intricate details and vibrant colors, transporting you back in time. Ideal as a standalone artwork or as part of a themed collection, each print is carefully produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your decor. Elevate your space with a touch of history and artistry - order your Media Storehouse Photographic Print of the boar's head today.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.7cm (14" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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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