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The Great Dome - St Paul's Cathedral Poster
by Mark Tisdale
Product Details
The Great Dome - St Paul's Cathedral poster by Mark Tisdale. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
Today it's hard to imagine London without the great dome of St Paul's Cathedral, but following the fire of 1666 when Old St Paul's burned, it was one... more
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Artist's Description
Today it's hard to imagine London without the great dome of St Paul's Cathedral, but following the fire of 1666 when Old St Paul's burned, it was one of the most controversial elements of the church designed by Sir Christopher Wren. He bowed to public pressure on some elements of his design, but that gorgeous dome meant to rival St Peter's in Rome survived all attempts to mute it.
The Great Fire shaped London as we know it today and helped usher in the English Baroque style of architecture. Wren's churches as well as other buildings he designed helped bring about a sea change across a nation that had been resistent to embracing continental architecture.
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About Mark Tisdale
Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...
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