{"product_id":"paperblanks-spring-pencils-pack-of-4-pad6363","title":"Paperblanks Spring Pencils – Pack of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring artistry to every note with this pack of 4 Spring pencils from Paperblanks, wrapped in stunning artwork from the Paperblanks design library.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his Spring painting (1894), Lawrence Alma-Tadema represented the Victorian custom of sending children to collect flowers on May Day. By placing the scene in ancient Rome, he suggested the festival’s great antiquity through architectural details, dress, sculpture and musical instruments based on Roman originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his painting, \u003cem\u003eSpring\u003c\/em\u003e (1894), Lawrence Alma-Tadema represented the Victorian custom of sending children to collect flowers on the morning of May 1, or May Day. By placing the scene in ancient Rome, he suggested the festival’s great antiquity through architectural details, dress, sculpture, and musical instruments based on Roman originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836–1912) was a Dutch painter of classical subjects who became famous for his depictions of the luxury and decadence of the Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlma-Tadema’s curiosity about the ancient world was insatiable, and he incorporated his knowledge into over 300 paintings of ancient archeological and architectural design. In later years, his large panoramic depictions of Greek and Roman life caught the attention of Hollywood. Certain scenes in Cecil B. DeMille’s film \u003cem\u003eCleopatra\u003c\/em\u003e (1934) were inspired by this painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are honoured to feature a detail from \u003cem\u003eSpring\u003c\/em\u003e as part of our collaborative partnership with the J. Paul Getty Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring painting by Lawrence Alma-Tadema\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1894\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 × 178 × 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawrence Alma-Tadema\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The J. Paul Getty Museum Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 high-quality #2 (HB) unsharpened pencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack coloured wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperblanks “Iconic P” in gold foil on the rounded end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning wraparound art from the Paperblanks design library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, cylindrical design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh gloss finish to really bring out the vibrancy of the designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PAD6363 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781408763636\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Paperblanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperblanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54386169446728,"sku":"PAD6363","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9781408763636_Front_HighRes.png?v=1792779304","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-spring-pencils-pack-of-4-pad6363","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}