The Sentinel | John Pettie | 1873

John Pettie’s The Sentinel (1873) isolates an armed watchman on a shadowed woodland path. The upright spear and alert turn of the head establish a mood of watchfulness, while a glint of light on the helmet draws attention to the figure’s concentrated expression. A richly patterned animal-skin cloak provides a warm contrast to the cool, dark trees behind him. Pettie’s lively handling of metal, fur and leather gives the solitary figure a vivid physical presence, balancing historical costume with the immediate tension of a silent vigil.

Print:

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing.

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

12 x 18 Inches = 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm

16 x 24 Inches = 40.6 cm x 61 cm