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Sympathy for the Dead Poet Carried by a Centaur Card

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Just like giving a tiny card, except WAY BETTER! An oversized crowd-pleaser, this jumbo card is sure to deliver a huge smile! Ships in a GIANT envelope with an equally GIANT novelty stamp.

  • Dimensions: 18" x 24"
  • Printed on durable opaque plastic in vibrant full digital color
  • Can be written on with a sharpie. Wait for ink to dry
  • Printed in the USA
This product is recommended for ages 13+.

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Sympathy for the Dead Poet Carried by a Centaur Card

Sympathy for the Dead Poet Carried by a Centaur Card

This design features a painting by the French artist Gustave Moreau (1826–1898), who was an important figure in the Symbolist movement. It shows a young poet who has recently died being carried in the arms of a centaur. The scene incorporates elements from ancient Greek mythology, as well as Gustave Moreau's own creative interpretation. The centaur, which is a creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse, holds the lifeless poet in his arms. The image can be seen as encapsulating the idea of artistic suffering and the poet as a martyr or visionary figure. Moreau often employed mythological tropes and allegorical themes in order to explore philosophical and spiritual ideas. Some critics have said that the figure of the dead poet, with his lifeless body and closed eyes, suggests a sense of poetic inspiration being carried away or lost in the realm of the imagination. The original artwork was painted circa 1890, and there is great dignity and beauty in the image. Gustave Moreau produced this work soon after the death of his friend and companion Alexandrine Dureux. The painting is now on display in the Musée Gustave Moreau, in Paris.

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The oversized card was well made and very professional. The online design feature was easy to use and it allowed me to customized the look and layout to fit our occasion. The card was a big hit! I was worried about how the photo would turn out but it was perfect! Kudos also to the helpful customer service folks who worked with me so I could get the card delivered in time for our party. I couldn't be happier!

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Product ID: 256521550184790756
Created on: 5/25/2023, 7:24 AM
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