"Proserpine," by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1882)

DIMENSIONS

• 9" x 12" (Image: 5.13" x 10.5")
• 12" x 16" (Image: 6.88" x 14")
• 16" x 20" (Image: 8.31" x 17")
• 20" x 30" (Image: 12.75" x 26")
• 24" x 36" (Image: 15.25" x 31")

Archival Inkjet on Fine Art Paper
Smooth Surface - Matte Finish - Inset Borders

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

This piece is the eighth and final version of Rossetti's "Proserpine," completed just a few days before his death. In his correspondence, he described the piece as follows: "She is represented in a gloomy corridor of her palace, with the fatal fruit in her hand. As she passes, a gleam strikes on the wall behind her from some inlet suddenly opened, and admitting for a moment the sight of the upper world; and she glances furtively towards it, immersed in thought. The incense-burner stands beside her as the attribute of a goddess. The ivy branch in the background may be taken as a symbol of clinging memory."

All versions of the work are inscribed with a sonnet, which reads: "Afar away the light that brings cold cheer / Unto this wall, — one instant no more / Admitted at my distant palace-door / Afar the flowers of Enna from this drear / Dire fruit, which, tasted once, must thrall me here. / Afar those skies from this Tartarean grey / That chills me: and afar how far away, / The nights that shall become the days that were. / Afar from mine own self I seem, and wing / Strange ways in thought, and listen for a sign: / And still some heart unto some soul doth pine. / (Whose sounds mine inner sense in fain to bring, / Continually together murmuring) — / 'Woe me for thee, unhappy Proserpine'."

ART-CENTRIC DESIGN
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Vintage art is not standardized. The original works are usually too long, or too short, to neatly fill a store-bought frame. Most shops arbitrarily crop the artwork to match, leading to claustrophobic prints with missing or partial elements. These modifications — sometimes trivial, sometimes ludicrous — are not always shown in the product photos.

We believe that the purpose of art is not to fill a frame; it is the purpose of a frame to showcase the art.

Our prints have inset borders that make up any differences in proportion between the artwork and a standard frame, so that you can experience the art as the artist intended. They look sharp in beveled mats, may be float mounted, or inserted directly into standard frames; the borders providing a mat-like accent around the image. There are many styles from which to choose.

Framing is a fun, creative process that enhances the artwork and livens your space for years to come. Should you like any advice, feel free to reach out.

CUSTOMIZATION AND IMAGE REQUESTS
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We are happy to customize our prints to fit your frame. Borderless prints may require the artwork to be cropped to fit a new aspect ratio. In such cases, we will provide a mockup to ensure that the final product meets with your approval.

If you’re looking for an artwork that is not in our catalog, feel free to ask if we can provide it. We will print any public domain or openly licensed image that is available in high resolution.

MUSEUM QUALITY
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Giclée process prints are the gold standard in fine art reproduction. We use a matte finish, cotton fiber paper to maximize detail while eliminating glare. Our prints display a wide color gamut, deep blacks and beautiful tonal transitions. Produced using only archival materials, they will not fade or yellow, but maintain their original quality for as long as you own them.

HANDMADE DECLARATION
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To assure artistic quality, all of our production and design is strictly in-house. Every print has been proofed, calibrated and inspected for defects. We do not drop ship, resell or make use of third-party production partners.

SHIPPING AND PACKAGING
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All orders ship within one business day via USPS First Class, Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express. Sizes 9” x 12” and 12” x 16” ship in a flat configuration, unless combined with larger prints, which require tubes. We will replace any lost or damaged items at no expense to you.

HAPPINESS GUARANTEE
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We will promptly address any issues that may arise with your order. If you are unhappy with your print for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.