William Turner Print, The Parting of Hero and Leander
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William Turner Print, The Parting of Hero and Leander
William Turner’s The Parting of Hero and Leander – A Masterpiece of Romantic Tragedy
Capture the breathtaking drama and ethereal beauty of William Turner’s The Parting of Hero and Leander with our gallery-quality prints and canvas panels. Renowned as one of Turner’s most evocative masterpieces, this painting immerses you in a tempestuous seascape where tragedy and passion intertwine. As waves crash and storm clouds gather, the ill-fated lovers Hero and Leander are poignantly depicted amid a sublime natural spectacle, embodying both the power and fragility of human desire.
The Story Behind the Masterpiece
The Parting of Hero and Leander (1837) is a magnificent interpretation of the ancient Greek myth of Hero and Leander, lovers separated by the treacherous waters of the Hellespont (now the Dardanelles). Each night, Leander swam across the strait, guided by a lamp lit by Hero, until one tragic evening when a violent storm extinguished the light, leading to his drowning. Turner’s painting captures this tragic moment with sweeping, dramatic motion and masterful use of light and shadow.
William Turner’s Painting Style – The Poetry of Light and Atmosphere
As the master of Romantic seascapes, J.M.W. Turner transformed landscape painting with his pioneering use of light, color, and texture. In The Parting of Hero and Leander, he blends realism with the sublime, creating a sense of overwhelming emotion through swirling waters and luminous, atmospheric effects. His expressive brushwork and radiant color palette evoke both the destructive power and transcendent beauty of nature, making this work a quintessential example of his artistic genius.
Why Choose Our The Parting of Hero and Leander Prints and Canvas Panels?
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🌊 Unparalleled Print Quality – Museum-grade prints with stunning color accuracy and fine detail.
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🖼️ Premium Canvas Panels – Hand-stretched over a sturdy frame for a gallery-quality finish.
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🎨 Vibrant and Lasting Colors – Fade-resistant inks ensure your print remains radiant for years.
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🏡 Versatile Home Décor – Ideal for art lovers and collectors seeking a statement piece rich in history and drama.
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✨ Multiple Sizes Available – Choose the perfect size to complement your space.
Bring the Drama of Romanticism to Your Space
Elevate your home or office with the majestic power and poetic tragedy of Turner’s The Parting of Hero and Leander. This timeless work of art captures the raw force of nature and the poignant beauty of doomed love, making it an unforgettable centerpiece for any room.
Shop now and own a piece of Romantic artistry with our premium prints and canvas panels!
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Fine art papers are printed without any additional white border Please let us know at the time of ordering if you would like a small additional white border.
Rolled canvas options have an additional white border of approximately 2.5 inches (7cm) on all 4 sides to aid stretching.
Ready to hang canvas panels are stretched on 1.5 inch deep solid pine frames from sustainable forestry sources. The image is mirrored on all 4 sides to give an aesthetically pleasing finish.
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We have invested in the latest wide format print technology to produce museum quality giclee prints utilising the highest quality pigment inks to give outstanding colour reproduction.
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We print on the finest quality fine art papers with textured, smooth and lustre finishes for prints which last a lifetime.
From aceo miniatures to 40x80 inch large format, every print has our lifetime quality guaranteee.
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All of the wood for our canvas panels and frames is responsibly sourced from manages forests. Our cotton canvas is completely seedless for the highest quality reproduction possible.
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