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"What a dead thing is a clock, compared with the simple altar-like structure and silent heart-language of the old dial!" (colour litho)

8627500 "What a dead thing is a clock, compared with the simple altar-like structure and silent heart-language of the old dial!" (colour litho) by Rawlings, Alfred (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: "What a dead thing is a clock, compared with the simple altar-like structure and silent heart-language of the old dial!" In the possession of Sir Frank Crisp, Friar Park, Henley-on-Thames. The Book of Old Sundials and their Mottoes (T N Foulis, 1922).); © Look and Learn

Media ID 38490684

© © Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images

Chronometry Clock Clocks Garden Area Giardini Sun Dial Sundial Time Timepiece Timepieces

14"x18" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")

Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This colour lithograph by Alfred Rawlings beautifully captures the sentiment expressed in the quote, "What a dead thing is a clock, compared with the simple altar-like structure and silent heart-language of the old dial!" The image depicts an intricate sundial, standing tall and proud in a serene garden setting. The contrast between the mechanical nature of a clock and the timeless elegance of a sundial is striking. The sundial's delicate design and ancient charm evoke a sense of reverence and connection to nature that is lacking in modern timepieces. Its presence seems to transcend mere functionality, serving as both a practical tool for telling time and a symbol of contemplation. As sunlight filters through the leaves above, casting shadows on the dial's surface, one can almost hear its silent heart-language speaking volumes about days gone by. This artwork invites viewers to pause and reflect on our relationship with time - urging us to embrace simplicity, tradition, and beauty in our fast-paced world. Whether displayed in Sir Frank Crisp's Friar Park or hanging on your own wall, this print serves as a reminder to appreciate life's fleeting moments and find solace in the quiet wisdom of ancient traditions.

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