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The Fathers Grave (engraving)
1617082 The Fathers Grave (engraving) by Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fathers Grave. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 May 1843.
J C Horsley); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22850084
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Fine Arts Grief Grieving Mouring Mournful
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" 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 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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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In this poignant engraving titled "The Father's Grave" artist John Callcott Horsley captures the essence of mourning and grief. The image, originally published in The Illustrated London News in 1843, portrays a scene that resonates with deep emotion. A lone child stands before a freshly dug grave, his small frame engulfed by sorrow. Surrounding him are symbols of loss and remembrance; wilted flowers lie scattered on the ground while an epitaph adorns the tombstone. This somber depiction evokes a sense of melancholy as we witness the child's mournful gaze fixed upon his father's final resting place. Horsley masterfully conveys the weight of grief through intricate details and delicate lines. His use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition, emphasizing both the darkness surrounding death and the flicker of hope that lingers within. "The Father's Grave" serves as a timeless reminder of our shared human experience - one marked by love, loss, and resilience. It speaks to our universal longing for connection and highlights how even young children can bear profound sadness when faced with mortality. As we contemplate this powerful artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection, let us reflect on its ability to evoke empathy and understanding across generations. May it serve as a testament to both the fragility and strength inherent in every individual's journey through life.
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