QUEEN BOUDICCA IN BLUE
Framed Original Cyanotype
Inspiration:
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Boudicca |
Year: | 2021 |
Materials: |
Cyanotype, Handmade Paper |
Dimensions: | 385mm (Frame Diameter) x 30mm (Depth) |
Inspiration
This artwork was inspired by Boudicca, ancient warrior Queen of the Celtic Iceni tribe, an important British cultural folk hero. Her name is derived from the word victorious, she led a rebellion to fight the Roman army.
Though she lost her battle and her cause, Boudicca is celebrated today as a national heroine and a universal symbol of the human desire for freedom and justice. She united thousands of ancient Britons, stood up for what she believed in, fought against social injustice; she was known as a pagan queen, an unruly woman and a valiant warrior, this is a celebration of all unorthodox women
Technique
Queen Boudicca In Blue was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture and hand drawn illustrations of a horse head and ancient torque.
After coating the handmade paper with light-sensitive chemistry, it is left to dry in a dark room. The large scale negative is then contact printed onto the paper by exposing to daylight (UV rays). The print is then processed by thoroughly washing in water to remove any unexposed solution. It can then be hung to dry, developing to full density Prussian blue after 24 hours.
Dimensions
Unframed: 300mm diameter
Framed: 385mm diameter x 30mm frame depth x 18mm frame face
Paper
Handmade recycled cotton rag paper:
320gsm / 100% Cotton Rag / Recycled / Acid Free / PH Neutral / Medium Rough
Mount
We use float mounting for all of our framed cyanotypes. The artwork floats above a snow-white mount board, showcasing the paper texture and deckled edging.
Framing
Framed artwork will arrive ready to hang.
Each frame is handmade by our London based design team. They prime and sand the wooden frame before spraying black or white soft-sheen paint to achieve the highest quality finish. All frames come with gallery spec, 3mm thick anti-reflective/ UV glazing as standard.
If you would like a bespoke frame, please get in touch to discuss alternative colours, gilding and glazing options.
Small |
Unframed |
Framed Art (XS, S) |
Framed Art (M, L, XL) |
|
UK | £2.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
US / Canada | $15.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Europe | €11.95 | €19.95 | €19.95 | €39.95 |
Rest of World | £9.95 | £29.95 | £29.95 | £49.95 |
*Small Goods: Includes Postcards, Jewellery, Totes
Please note: Shipping charges are set in GBP£ and converted with the current live exchange rate. There may be occasions when there is a very small difference between the advertised cost and the actual shipping cost at checkout.
Estimated Delivery Times
UK | 3-5 Days |
US / Canada | 5-7 Days |
Europe | 5-7 Days |
Rest of World | 7-10 Days |
Inspiration
This artwork was inspired by Boudicca, ancient warrior Queen of the Celtic Iceni tribe, an important British cultural folk hero. Her name is derived from the word victorious, she led a rebellion to fight the Roman army.
Though she lost her battle and her cause, Boudicca is celebrated today as a national heroine and a universal symbol of the human desire for freedom and justice. She united thousands of ancient Britons, stood up for what she believed in, fought against social injustice; she was known as a pagan queen, an unruly woman and a valiant warrior, this is a celebration of all unorthodox women
Technique
Queen Boudicca In Blue was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture and hand drawn illustrations of a horse head and ancient torque.
After coating the handmade paper with light-sensitive chemistry, it is left to dry in a dark room. The large scale negative is then contact printed onto the paper by exposing to daylight (UV rays). The print is then processed by thoroughly washing in water to remove any unexposed solution. It can then be hung to dry, developing to full density Prussian blue after 24 hours.
Dimensions
Unframed: 300mm diameter
Framed: 385mm diameter x 30mm frame depth x 18mm frame face
Paper
Handmade recycled cotton rag paper:
320gsm / 100% Cotton Rag / Recycled / Acid Free / PH Neutral / Medium Rough
Mount
We use float mounting for all of our framed cyanotypes. The artwork floats above a snow-white mount board, showcasing the paper texture and deckled edging.
Framing
Framed artwork will arrive ready to hang.
Each frame is handmade by our London based design team. They prime and sand the wooden frame before spraying black or white soft-sheen paint to achieve the highest quality finish. All frames come with gallery spec, 3mm thick anti-reflective/ UV glazing as standard.
If you would like a bespoke frame, please get in touch to discuss alternative colours, gilding and glazing options.
Small |
Unframed |
Framed Art (XS, S) |
Framed Art (M, L, XL) |
|
UK | £2.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
US / Canada | $15.95 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Europe | €11.95 | €19.95 | €19.95 | €39.95 |
Rest of World | £9.95 | £29.95 | £29.95 | £49.95 |
*Small Goods: Includes Postcards, Jewellery, Totes
Please note: Shipping charges are set in GBP£ and converted with the current live exchange rate. There may be occasions when there is a very small difference between the advertised cost and the actual shipping cost at checkout.
Estimated Delivery Times
UK | 3-5 Days |
US / Canada | 5-7 Days |
Europe | 5-7 Days |
Rest of World | 7-10 Days |
Returns