The Lewis Chessmen Norwegian cc c Nine ivory chess pieces from a collection of ninetythree found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis Outer Hebrides Scotland The pieces consist of elaborately worked walrus ivory and whales teeth in the forms of seated kings and queens mitred bishops knights on their mounts standing warders and pawns in the shape of obelisks A board large enough to hold all the pieces would have measured centimetres across When found some of the Lewis chessmen were stained red Consequently the original chessboard may have been red and white as opposed to the modern convention of black and white By the end of the eleventh century chess was a very popular game among the aristocracy throughout Europe The Lewis chess pieces form the largest single surviving group of objects from the period that were made purely for recreational purposes Illustration from Story of the British Nation Volume I Walter Hutchinson London cs
Animal Art
Keep your furry and feathery friends close, whether they are a galloping stallion or a dog taking a selfie. Our gallery is here to turn empty walls into a cute and quirky display of animal art.
Psst! Did you know chimpanzees, elephants, and dolphins are some of the most intelligent mammals out there?
Figurative Art
Think reality delights? You bet your walls do too. So, why not introduce them to our collection of figurative art. Make acquaintance with inspiring muses of famous masters or get a glimpse of pop culture icons caught on camera. Any masterpieces you choose will give your space a unique story to share in our handcrafted frames.
This genre of art involves a realistic depiction of living as well as inanimate objects. Artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Norman Rockwell, and Banksy are renowned for giving a platform to cultural commentary and human experiences through their art.
