Update: Entries closed. I selected the winner via Random Number Generator: Natalie. She responded… and the poster is on its way to her. Congrats, Natalie, and thanks to Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers for the prize, and thanks for playing, everyone!
Did you know that Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpaper also offers several posters made from their document wallpaper reproductions? I am launching another new feature — more frequent reader giveaways — and asked owner Steve Bauer, who I have known since like Day 1 of the blog, if he’d like to offer up our first prize. He was happy to oblige. This poster — The Lion and Dove — comes from an original illustration by Walter Crane in 1901. While not 1950s or 1960s mid mod — it certainly was the kind of neo-Victorian revival we saw in the 1970s. It’s always fun to mix things up — and hey, it’s free if you win. Click on through for more info on the poster and how to enter to win it –>
The poster (see the dimensions here) actually has an interesting, historical story, Steve explained on the Bradbury Blog:
This magnificent work was originally the creation of the talented and prolific 19th century illustrator (and social activist) Walter Crane, it being his critical response to the bloody and protracted Second Boer War (1899-1902) fought between British forces and two South African republics.
In this very floral design (c.1901) Crane features the belligerent British Imperial Lion being gently pacified by the white Dove of Peace. The meandering banner text “The Wilderness shall blossom as the ROSE” is a paraphrase of the prophetic words found in the first verse of the Bible book of Isaiah, the 35th chapter.
How to win this giveaway — it’s easy:
- Just leave a comment below about where you would hang the poster — or something else poster-etic or amusing — or, just ‘gimme’.
- U.S. and Canada only.
- Pam will pick by Random Number Generator next Tuesday morning, Oct. 11, 2011.
- You must answer my email that you’ve won within 7 days, or I’ll go on to the next person. I ain’t chasing after you. Make sure your email address is correct.
Jenny says
This would look awesome in our basement bar!
Natalia says
Our house is from 1953, but my first love is Victoriana, so we’ve decorated our guest bedroom with my Eastlake furniture and a few anachronistic woddities (like midcentury paint-by-numbers of a Victorian couple). This poster would look stunning there.
Karen Day says
I have a postcard size of this print that came along with some wallpaper samples ordered from B & B, so I’ve seen this design in person. I would LOVE to have the full size piece to display in my home!
Mary Lanphier says
I have an arts & crafts era home with beaucoup woodwork that this poster would look beautiful in. I’m also a Leo so I collect lions.
Brian says
I like that the colors are such similar values — no white, no black, no jarring contrast. In addition to the obvious Pre-Raphaelite flavor, this reminds me of the beautiful muted tones of the Volland illustrations for Mother Goose.
beck m says
This would be perfect in our foyer. We have a brick rowhouse that has both victorian and arts and craft features. I want it!
Tahnee Lee says
My husband and I are about to move into our first house with a fireplace, and t his would go perfectly right above it!!
terri werne says
My hallway is bare naked…..this beautiful piece would really dress it up.
Deanne says
Love it.
Laura E. says
This would go great in my house, which is Arts & Crafts. Actually, I’m thinking of writing a book about Walter Crane–he had a fascinating life. He’s mostly known for children’s book illustrations now, but he worked in all kinds of media–wallpaper, tiles, fine art, textile design.