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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
“It was dark and damp. At the far end it was closed by a gate of thick-set iron bars. Merry got down and unlocked the gate, and when they had all passed through he pushed it to again. It shut with a clang, and the lock clicked. The sound was ominous.
'There!' said Merry. 'You have left the Shire, and are now outside, and on the edge of the Old Forest.'” - The Fellowship of the Ring, Book 1, Chapter 6: The Old Forest
This famous scene on a misty September morn shows Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin passing out of the Brandybucks' private tunnel under the High Hay and into the dell below the Old Forest. Their adventure has really begun!
Things to notice in this painting:
- It's very unusual that the Brandybucks have delved a tunnel into the Old Forest so that they can visit it from time to time, "when the fit takes them"; they even visit it at night!
- The four travelers ride Merry's fine hobbit ponies, and have an extra pony for carrying baggage.
- The tunnel gate is marked with a "B" rune.
- The hobbits pause as Merry announces, "You have left the Shire." Some readers see this as the real start of the great journey.
If you have a taste for adventure, a museum-quality print of this original hand-done painting could be just the inspiration you need to keep exploring the wonders of Middle-earth in which we all live!
"You have left the Shire" 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!