This is a vintage 1994 print based on the 1888 painting by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema titled The Favourite Poet.

The Favourite Poet was created in 1888 as an oil on canvas piece and it is often thought to be one of Alma-Tadema's most enticing pieces. It depicts two young women in beautiful peach and beige dresses as they lounge on marble and bronze seating on a hot summer's day. The woman on the floor reads from a long scripture as her companion relaxes on a detailed cushion.

Printed signature "L. Alma-Tadema Op. CCXC."
Published in 1994 by Bruce McGaw Graphics.Printed in the USA.

SIZE: Approx. 28" x 22".

Born in Dronryp, Holland in 1836, Lawrence Alma-Tadema completed his art studies at the Antwerp Academy before settling in London in 1870. His output was prolific, generally of historical genre scenes, and each piece was always numbered with Roman numerals, from his very first painting to his 408th, which was painted two months before his death in 1912. His first picture painted in London was Opus LXXXVI, From An Absent One.

Alma-Tadema painted Greek and Roman subjects set in scenes of remarkable archaeological and architectural accuracy. They also contained an exquisite rendering of marble, silver, gold, bronze and silks. In 1906, he was awarded the Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects for his promotion of architecture in painting.

Alma-Tadema's love of architecture was also reflected in his St. John's Wood home in London, which was designed in the style of a Pompeiian villa. Knighted for his contribution to the art world, Alma-Tadema was elected to the Royal Academy in 1879 and received the Order of Merit in 1905. During his lifetime, Alma-Tadema was universally acknowledged for his great artistic ability and, together with Leighton, was one of the giants of Victorian society. In 1899 he was knighted by Queen Victoria and the same year he received a medal of Honour at the Paris Exposition Universelle. He organized the British pavilion at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris, and his own two exhibits earned him the Grand Prix Diploma. He also assisted with the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Some of his later paintings included Silver Favourites (1903, City of Manchester Art Galleries); The Finding of Moses (1904, private collection); Caracalla and Geta, Bear Fight in the Coliseum: AD 203 (1907, private collection) and Favourite Custom (1909, Tate Gallery, London). Alma-Tadema died in 1912 and was buried in a crypt in St. Paul's Cathedral.

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Excellent condition with no damage or tears, just a small amount of light handling wear. Printed on thick, quality paper. It was always kept flat--never rolled.