Manlius Hurled from the Rock - William Etty Framed Canvas

Plunge into Etty's "Manlius Hurled from the Rock," a gravity-defying tableau where history's gears grind flesh and fate. Our protagonist, a human comet of muscle and despair, carves through canvas-space like lightning frozen in oil.

Etty's brush, part executioner's axe, part sculptor's chisel, hurls Manlius from glory's zenith to infamy's nadir in one breathtaking stroke. The Tarpeian Rock looms, a craggy colossus birthing tragedy, while storm clouds gather like spectators at a cosmic amphitheater. Manlius' form, a knot of sinew and shadow, writhes in mid-air, each tensed fiber a microscopic battle against inevitability.

This piece is a pigment-powered time machine, catapulting viewers into the heart-stopping instant where hero becomes outcast. Etty doesn't just paint a fall; he dissects the anatomy of disgrace, each brushstroke a scalpel peeling back layers of human frailty. In this frozen freefall, we witness the collision of personal honor and societal judgment, a visual sonnet to the brutal poetry of consequence.

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Artist-grade 38mm, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd) cotton canvas, finely textured for depth and precision.

Hand-stretched, natural white, and engineered to capture light and color with striking clarity.

Printed with non-toxic, water-based pigments that stay vivid for decades.

Framed to Float, Crafted to Last

Sustainably sourced FSC® certified European knotless pine, with a satin-laminated black finish.

19mm frame depth and a precisely measured 5mm float that creates a sleek, gallery-worthy effect.

Sustainably Stunning

Ultra-rich water-based eco-inks deliver the same bold intensity as traditional inks without the harsh chemicals and environmental cost.

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