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"Michel Delving in the Lithedays, 1390" Tolkien Art Print
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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
 
“Indeed, even in the hilly regions and the older villages, such as Hobbiton or Tuckborough, or in the chief township of the Shire, Michel Delving on the White Downs, there were now many houses of wood, brick, or stone...the only real official in the Shire at this date was the Mayor of Michel Delving (or of the Shire), who was elected every seven years at the Free Fair on the White Downs at the Lithe, that is at Mid-summer.” - The Lord of the Rings: Prologue
 
Imagine going on a hobbit walking party with Bilbo and Frodo to Michel Delving - the busy capitol of the Shire. The year is 1390, and the time of year is the Lithedays of June and July. The Free Fair is underway, at which all are welcome to set up booths on the White Downs. A relaxed, holiday mood abounds beneath the flowering chestnuts.
 
Things to notice in this painting of Michel Delving:
 
  • Bilbo has just recently adopted Frodo and has brought him to the bustling village to choose cloth for a fine hobbit wardrobe suitable to the heir to Bag End
  • Bilbo is in his late 90s, and young Frodo has just entered his tweens
  • The white roads and buildings are based on the chalk downs of England
  • Hobbits can be spotted playing a favorite game on the green - bowls
  • The famous Mathom House, where hobbits display oddments, is a handsome building
  • A fingerpost points to the oak-crowned Town Hole and the Great East Road, beyond
 
If you hang a print of this original, hand-done painting, inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, you will spot something new whenever you spend time enjoying it. For instance, did you notice the beplumed shirriff eating a pie? Did you see the beehive outside the Chubbs' candle shop? There are so many details to delight in, and I hope your museum-quality print will help you feel as if you've finally gotten to visit a truly wonderful spot on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved maps.

"Michel Delving in the Lithedays, 1390" Tolkien Art Print

$35.00Price

  • 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!

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