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Christabel, 1866. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Christabel, 1866. Coleridges unfinished poem " Christabel" (1816) tells the story of a young woman debased by sorcery. Camerons niece, May Prinsep, who would later marry Hallam Tennyson, son of the poet laureate, appears here as the ethereal Christabel before her corruption
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Albumen Photograph Artistic Style Cameron Cameron Julia Margaret Christabel Homosexuality Innocence Innocent Julia Margaret Julia Margaret Cameron Lesbian Lesbianism Long Hair Long Haired Niece Poem Pre Raphaelite Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood Sepia Soft Focus Sorcery
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step into the captivating world of Victorian literature with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic portrait of Christabel by Julia Margaret Cameron. This stunning image, captured in 1866, brings to life the enchanting and haunting tale of Coleridge's unfinished poem "Christabel" (1816). The young woman in the photograph, with her expressive eyes and ethereal beauty, invites you to explore the depths of this intriguing story. Bring the magic of this timeless narrative into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. Each print is carefully crafted to preserve the rich details and vibrant colors of the original photograph, ensuring a beautiful and captivating addition to your space.
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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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Christabel, 1866 - Capturing the Ethereal Innocence of a Victorian Woman
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. In this black and white albumen photograph from 1866, Julia Margaret Cameron masterfully brings to life the character of Christabel from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's unfinished poem. The image portrays Cameron's niece, May Prinsep, who would later marry Hallam Tennyson, son of the poet laureate. With her long flowing hair cascading down her shoulders and an aura of purity surrounding her delicate features, May Prinsep embodies the ethereal beauty and innocence of Christabel before falling victim to sorcery in Coleridge's tale. Through soft focus and sepia tones, Cameron creates an otherworldly atmosphere that transports us back to the enchanting world of Victorian literature. As a prominent figure within the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artistic movement, Julia Margaret Cameron expertly combines elements of poetry and visual artistry in this portrait. Her composition not only pays homage to Coleridge's poetic narrative but also explores themes such as femininity, family heritage, and even hints at taboo subjects like homosexuality. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art today as part of their esteemed collection on nineteenth-century photography and art movements in Britain, this vintage print serves as a testament to both Cameron's artistic prowess and her ability to capture profound emotions through her lens. Through "Christabel" we are reminded that art has no boundaries - it transcends time periods while preserving its intrinsic power to evoke deep emotions within us all.
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