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An Old Year's Knell (engraving)
8672593 An Old Year's Knell (engraving) by Specht, Friedrich (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Year's Knell. Death of a crow in winter. Illustration from The Boy's Own Annual (London, 1894-1895).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 38112104
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Branch Branches Crow Crows Four Seasons Snow Scene Snowfall Snowiing Snowing Snowy Stick Sticks Twig Wintertime Deaths Dying Mortality Passed Away
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with this captivating canvas print featuring "An Old Year's Knell" by Friedrich Specht. Perfect for art lovers and history enthusiasts alike, this piece is sure to make a statement in any room.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This haunting engraving by Friedrich Specht captures the solemn beauty of winter in exquisite detail. Titled "An Old Year's Knell," the image depicts the death of a crow against a backdrop of snowy branches, symbolizing the passage of time and the cycle of life and death.
The intricate lines and shading in this 19th-century artwork bring to life the stark contrast between the black feathers of the fallen crow and the white snow that blankets its surroundings. The sense of stillness and quietude evoked by this scene is both eerie and mesmerizing, inviting viewers to contemplate their own mortality and connection to nature.
As we gaze upon this poignant portrayal of winter's chill, we are reminded of our own fleeting existence in this world. The crow, once vibrant with life, now lies motionless on a cold branch, a silent testament to the inevitability of death.
In its simplicity and depth, "An Old Year's Knell" serves as a powerful memento mori—a reminder that all living things must eventually return to dust. Through Specht's masterful engraving technique, we are confronted with our own mortality while also finding solace in the eternal rhythms of nature.
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