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The Wilton Diptych - Unknown Artist
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£28.00 GBP
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£28.00 GBP
Precio habitual
Giclée de archivo
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Pago seguro
Hecho bajo pedido
Descripción
A portable devotional diptych from the late fourteenth century, depicting King Richard II presented to the Virgin and Child by his patron saints.
The Wilton Diptych is a portable devotional object consisting of two hinged oak panels. It depicts King Richard II of England kneeling before the Virgin and Child, who are surrounded by a host of angels. The left panel shows the King presented by his patron saints: Saint Edmund, Saint Edward the Confessor, and Saint John the Baptist. The right panel features the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, encircled by eleven angels wearing crowns and robes adorned with the white hart emblem of Richard II.
The work is a primary example of the International Gothic style, characterised by its refined elegance, use of gold leaf, and delicate application of tempera. The artist employed a sophisticated technique to create the figures, using fine brushwork to define facial features and the textures of the royal garments. The background of the left panel is composed of punched gold, while the right panel utilises a deep blue pigment, likely ultramarine, to create a contrast between the heavenly and earthly realms.
This diptych is notable for its iconography, which links the English monarchy to divine authority. The presence of the white hart, a personal badge of Richard II, appears on the angels' robes and as a brooch on the King's chest. The work remains a subject of study regarding its precise origin, with theories suggesting it may have been produced by an English, French, or Bohemian artist working within the royal court. Its preservation provides a rare insight into the artistic production commissioned by the English monarchy during the late fourteenth century.
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Fabricación
Cada impresión se realiza bajo pedido mediante impresión giclée de 12 colores en papel de archivo con certificación FSC. Diseñado en Gran Bretaña e impreso en su centro de producción más cercano para reducir residuos y acelerar la entrega.
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Características específicas
Cada pieza de Solis se fabrica bajo pedido con materiales de calidad de archivo y de galería, diseñados para durar.
- Impresión giclée de calidad de museo para colores intensos y resistentes a la decoloración
- Papel artístico mate de calidad de archivo, con certificación FSC
- Múltiples tamaños y opciones de enmarcado disponibles
- Marcos en negro, madera natural, madera oscura o blanco
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- Manipule las impresiones con las manos limpias y secas
Materiales y tamaños
Impresión giclée de calidad de museo sobre papel mate de archivo con certificación FSC, con opciones de lienzo y enmarcado.
- Tamaños de papel: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 y B2 (50×70 cm)
- Lienzo: XS (20×30 cm) a grande (60×90 cm)
- Marcos: negro, madera natural, madera oscura o blanco
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The Wilton Diptych - Unknown Artist
Precio habitual
Desde £28.00 GBP
Precio de oferta
Desde £28.00 GBP
Precio habitual
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Unknown Artist
Anonymity in art often stems from the loss of historical records rather than a choice by the creator. In 19th-century Morocco, early photography was frequently practised by visiting practitioners or local studios whose names were not always recorded on the final prints. Works by an Unknown Artist in this collection include Moroccan studio portraits and Japanese woodblock prints depicting the Battle of Pyongyang. These pieces illustrate how anonymous artists documented global events and personal identities across different continents during the same era.
The artistic approach of the Unknown Artist varies between the formal composition of the carte-de-visite and the narrative style of the war prints. In the Moroccan portraits, the focus rests on the subject's posture and attire against a neutral studio backdrop. The Japanese prints use bold lines and flat colours to depict military movements and naval victories. Despite the lack of a specific attribution, these works demonstrate a high level of technical skill in both lithography and woodblock carving.
Modern collectors often value anonymous works for their mystery and focus on the image itself. These prints provide a direct connection to history without the distraction of a famous name. They function as windows into the 19th-century world, from the quiet dignity of a young girl in a studio to the chaos of a distant conflict. These pieces offer a sense of discovery for those who appreciate the aesthetic qualities of vintage photography and historical illustration.
The artistic approach of the Unknown Artist varies between the formal composition of the carte-de-visite and the narrative style of the war prints. In the Moroccan portraits, the focus rests on the subject's posture and attire against a neutral studio backdrop. The Japanese prints use bold lines and flat colours to depict military movements and naval victories. Despite the lack of a specific attribution, these works demonstrate a high level of technical skill in both lithography and woodblock carving.
Modern collectors often value anonymous works for their mystery and focus on the image itself. These prints provide a direct connection to history without the distraction of a famous name. They function as windows into the 19th-century world, from the quiet dignity of a young girl in a studio to the chaos of a distant conflict. These pieces offer a sense of discovery for those who appreciate the aesthetic qualities of vintage photography and historical illustration.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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A deeper solid wood frame: 33mm deep with a 20mm face and Perspex glaze. The print sits unmounted for a clean gallery presentation. Black, white or natural.
Canvas
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Hand-stretched canvas with neat gallery-wrapped edges, giving the artwork surface texture and depth. Arrives ready to hang.
Framed Canvas
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Stretched canvas set in a floating wood frame, our most substantial finish. Arrives ready to hang.
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