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.
MaryMG says
I live in a 1905 Craftsman home that has a large fireplace in the living room. The Walter Crane poster would look scrumptious above the mantle. Thanks so much for offering such a wonderful giveaway!
Ann-Marie Meyers says
I would give it to my dear sister Lisa for Christmas. I love to give her a little something every year, even though we no longer “officially” exchange Christmas gifts.
My recent reduced circumstances mean that I have had to become very creative in my shopping, and free things are often treasured as much as something that I would have spent lots of money on in my old rich bitch, fancy schmancy lawyer’s wife days.
Lisa’s house is done in many of these colors. She has recently turned her oldest daughter’s room into a guest room, and it could be used there, or in her bedroom, or her art room, or, well, you see? Anywhere.
Florence Swanson says
~~lions and swans from Crane, oh my! ~~ would love them all on my ceiling . . .
brenda says
So lovely! It would look good anywhere in the house!
Jayne Ellenbolt says
I live in an 1897 Queen Anne and this would look wonderful in the space above the doorway in the foyer. What a statement. Thank you for this opportunity to win it. 8)
Alison says
Ohhh, I love how the arts-and-crafts movements went to the medieval period for inspiration — just lovely!
And yes, I totally want this!
Nina462 says
I’d like to have that – I’d give as a Christmas present to my sister’s family – their last name is Crane.
2nd choice is I would mat & hang on my fireplace mantel.
Angela Medwid says
You need to give this to either Carrie or Laura E.
Elise says
I have been looking at this frieze for months…..it would go perfectly in the living room of my Craftsman bungalow. The style, colors and subject are wonderful!
jobiska says
That’s beautiful. I think it would go in my bedroom, which is due to be revamped soon.