Manlius Hurled from the Rock - William Etty Framed Canvas
Description
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.
Information
Transform any room into a gallery: The artist-grade canvas is a finely textured, 38mm, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd) cotton. Hand-stretched and natural white, it captures the subtlest nuances of light and color. All inks are water-based and non-toxic.
Float framed & forest friendly: FSC® certified frame made of sustainably sourced, durable European knotless pine. Black satin-laminated finish with a 19mm frame depth. Sitting approx 5mm from the edge of the canvas — creating a floating border.
Natural beauty preserves natural beauty: Vivid, water-based eco-inks as lush and enduring as traditional inks… minus the chemical junk.
About the Artist
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Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
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Brand New, Just for You
Your new float framed canvas will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Finish & Texture
Finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate that reproduces details with luxurious vibrance and outstanding clarity. 38mm canvas frame depth. Stretcher bars milled from the finest quality European kiln-dried knotless pine.
Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors.
100+ Years of Color
Your new canvas print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks that are non-hazardous and toxin-free. Printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.
FSC® Certified Wood
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.