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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
 
"There Tuor made a song for Eärendil his son, concerning the coming of Ulmo the Lord of Waters to the shores of Nevrast aforetime; and the sea-longing woke in his heart, and in his son's also. Therefore Idril and Tuor departed from Nan-tathren, and went southwards down the river to the sea; and they dwelt there by the mouths of Sirion..."- The Silmarillion, Chapter 23: "Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin"
 
The sea-longing of the elves is a powerful force, and can even affect Men. Here, Tuor, Idril and Eärendil sit beside the sea, joined not just by family ties, but by their yearning for the West after the fall of Gondolin. Tuor and Idril will eventually depart for Valinor, followed by their son on his epic journey to secure the forgiveness and aid of the Valar. This family group represents the brightest and most hopeful thread in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion.
 
Bring home a museum-quality print of this beautiful scene from The Silmarillion to fully enjoy the following details:
 
The eastern sky is dark over Beleriand, signifying the terrible troubles brewing there as a result of the Silmarils.
The sky lightens as the full, free clouds blow westward.
Gulls are at hand, with their strong association with the sea-longing of the elves.
Idril wears the green emerald on her cloak; this is the original Elessar, which is surrounded by much lore, and a version of which will be worn by Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings. Idril's jewel is worn by Eärendil on his great voyage to Valinor.
The sea is hard and sharp here, almost like glass, representing the ban of the Valar, which forbids the rebellious elves from returning to the Blessed Realm. However, Idril will be welcomed back when she and Tuor sail there, and he, alone of all mortal Men, is given the status of one of the Eldar. It is hard to think of a more extraordinary hero.
Idril is a wonderful elf mother, and when she looks West, she is remembering Valinor, where she lived until her family left, crossing the Grinding Ice. She lost her own mother on this journey, and deserves much sympathy.
Eärendil is young here, but you can see his later voyage in this painting. 
For further context, it is good to remember that Eärendil will become the father of Elrond, making Tuor and Idril his grandparents. 
 
Perhaps, you too have felt an ancient calling in the sea. If so, hanging a print of this powerful image in your home could be a focal point for contemplation and meditation. J.R.R. Tolkien wrote about such deep and beautiful themes.