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Poster Print : Bacchus and the Water Thieves (engraving)
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Bacchus and the Water Thieves (engraving)
6021273 Bacchus and the Water Thieves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchus and the Water Thieves. Journeying from Naxos swiftly towards Crete, / Leaving behind him now the Cyclades. Illustration for Historical and Legendary Ballads and Songs by Walter Thornbury (Chatto and Windus, 1876).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23603040
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Bacchus Ballad Ballads Cretan Crete Cyclades Cyclades Islands Journeying Leaving Legendary Naxos Song Songs Greece Greek Swiftly
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the timeless charm of fine art into your home with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints featuring "Bacchus and the Water Thieves" by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This captivating engraving, hailing from the English School of the 19th century, showcases the mythological figure Bacchus and his mischievous companions, the Water Thieves. Add an elegant touch to any room with this stunning piece of art that embodies the rich history and beauty of the art world.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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 print showcases the enchanting engraving titled "Bacchus and the Water Thieves" by an anonymous English School artist from the 19th century. The artwork, now part of a private collection, beautifully captures a moment in history and legend. The scene depicted takes us on a journey from Naxos to Crete, leaving behind the picturesque Cyclades islands. This illustration was originally created for Walter Thornbury's book "Historical and Legendary Ballads and Songs" published in 1876 by Chatto and Windus. The image transports us to ancient times, where Bacchus, known as the god of wine and revelry, encounters water thieves along his swift voyage. The composition exudes an air of mystery as we witness this legendary encounter unfold. With its rich historical context intertwined with mythical elements, this engraving is not only visually stunning but also serves as a testament to literature's power to captivate our imagination across different cultures. It represents a fusion of English literature with Greek mythology. As we admire this remarkable piece of artistry captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded once again of how art transcends boundaries - be it geographical or linguistic - allowing us to appreciate diverse cultural narratives that have shaped our world throughout history.
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