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The Bard
John Martin
1817 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A sweeping Romantic landscape depicting a solitary bard atop a jagged cliff, defying the forces of an invading army.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with a clear neutral contrast — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1817 by John Martin, this iconic work captures the dramatic spirit of the Romantic Sublime. It illustrates Thomas Gray's poem, depicting the last Welsh bard as he curses the invading forces of Edward I from a perilous mountain height amidst a brooding and magnificent landscape.
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