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Shelley Drowned
Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792 - 1822) - When he drowns off the Italian coast, Trelawny cremates his body on the beach at Viareggio Date: 1847
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Body Bysshe Drowned Drowns Percy Shelley Viareggio Trelawny
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the haunting beauty and tragic history of Percy Bysshe Shelley's final moments with our exquisite Fine Art Print of "Shelley Drowned" from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the poignant scene of Trelawny cremating Shelley's body on the Italian coast in 1847. Our high-quality prints bring the rich detail and vibrant colors of this iconic artwork to your home or office, making it a stunning addition to any art collection. Order now and let the timeless story of Shelley's life and death inspire you every day.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
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Shelley Drowned - A Tragic End to a Revolutionary Poet's Life
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This poignant image captures the moment when Percy Bysshe Shelley's body was cremated on the shores of Viareggio, Italy, in 1822. The renowned English Romantic poet, known for his radical ideas and revolutionary spirit, met his untimely end when he drowned in a storm off the Italian coast. The photograph, taken in 1847, shows the beach where Shelley's body was discovered and cremated by his friend, Paul John Keats (later known as Paul John Trelawny). Trelawny, who had been aboard Shelley's sailing vessel when the tragic event occurred, felt compelled to honor his friend's wishes for a sea burial. The image evokes a sense of melancholy and loss, as the vast, empty sea stretches out before the viewer, a reminder of the poet's tragic demise. The fire on the beach, where Shelley's ashes were scattered, stands in stark contrast to the water, symbolizing the transient nature of life and the enduring power of memory. Percy Bysshe Shelley, who died at the young age of 30, left behind a body of work that continues to inspire and captivate readers to this day. His poetry, which explored themes of love, death, and the natural world, challenged societal norms and pushed the boundaries of literary expression. This haunting photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the short, yet impactful life of a literary genius, and the enduring power of art to transcend the boundaries of time and place.
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