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Museum-Quality Matte Paper Print available in two sizes:
12" x 16" (30cm x 40cm): $35.00
24" x 32" (60cm x 80cm): $48.00
"We might now only hope to return from the victory here to ruin and ash. But that has been averted - because I met Thorin Oakenshield on the edge of spring not far from Bree. A chance meeting, as we say in Middle-earth."- "The Quest of Erebor", Unfinished Tales
If you’ve read “The Quest of Erebor” in Unfinished Tales and Appendix A of The Lord of the Rings, then I hope you treasured the backstory of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit as much as I do. It’s filled with both humor and priceless insights into the characters of Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves and explains how they all ended up undertaking an adventure together to the Lonely Mountain.
This original painting shows Gandalf and Thorin Oakenshield setting out west from Bree. It’s the real start of The Hobbit, and you might like to notice the following details:
You can see what I hope is an enjoyable view of Bree, carefully based on Professor Tolkien's own map sketch.
The smials of the Little Folk are above the houses of the Big Folk.
The portentous Prancing Pony Inn is there, modeled on The Bell - my nod to local tradition that it might have been Tolkien's inspiration for Barliman Butterbur's establishment.
My lynch gate is low enough for the gatekeeper to see over it, as described in The Fellowship of the Ring, and the great dike around the hill is filled with water from spring rains.
You can even glimpse the Chetwood beyond Bree Hill.
The roots of J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories are endlessly fascinating and deep. If you are devoted to his lore, then hanging a museum-quality print of this rarely-depicted scene can be your celebration of the chief event that set The Hobbit in motion.
"The Quest of Erebor Begins Near Bree" Tolkien Art Print
Every print you purchase comes with a white border for your convenience. The 32” x 24” print features an image that is 24” x 20” total, with a 2” border on the top and bottom, and a 4” border on either side. The 16” x 12” print features an image that is 12” x 10” total, with a 1” border on the top and bottom, and a 2” border on either side. If you take your print to a framer, you can either have it framed with the border or have your framer remove the border before framing.
The 250 gsm/ 110lb paper is perfect for fine art, designed to last for years without losing its original beauty. It is FSC-certified paper or equivalent certifications, depending on regional availability, for the sake of the Earth. Each poster is shipped in robust packaging, ensuring it arrives safely and securely. Paper sizes may vary slightly by region. For the US and Canada, the measurement is in inches, while for the rest of the world, it is in centimeters.
Your order will be printed on-demand by Gelato - a recognized leader in the creation of fine art prints. As the artist, I have ordered samples of my prints to ensure quality, but if you experience any quality issues, please contact support at Gelato via the many support options offered on this page: https://www.gelato.com/contact
Thank you so much for your purchase. Wishing you great enjoyment!