Celestial Eyes (or The Great Gatsby)

20 days ago

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I have received permission and a very high quality image of this cover art produced for Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby by Princeton Rare Books library which owns it. I paid their fee to be allowed to reproduce it for personal use.

I've been taken by this artwork since I first saw it long ago. I'd like to use it in my home, and I will, but I am still debating two things, well, one mostly. First, how large do you think I should I have it printed, and second, is this something that might be disturbing to people if it were in a prominent location and large? I am thinking of about 20x30 for a location by itself. Would be better as a smaller image (5x7; 8x10 or maybe a bit larger) perhaps as part of my gallery "wall of women"?

I am very interested in various thoughts and points of view because I plan to have it printed on glossy high quality metal which will be expensive.

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apple_pie_order
20 days ago
Have it printed on paper in the size(s) you are considering before commissioning a metal version. A print-and-copy shop can make cheap test versions for you. Tape them to the walls to see what you like. Once you have made your good print, place a copy of the book with its book jacket nearby, so people understand the reference.

You wrote "is this something that might be disturbing to people if it were in a prominent location and large." Yes, it could be disturbing.
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RedRyder
20 days ago
I would use it in a room that is not for company. It is very specific in its style and can be considered “creepy” by some because of the eyes.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
20 days ago
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Well IMO my art is chosen becuase I love it and if others do not like it that is not my concern . I would do alrge one and I think gallery walls are an insult to individual art and BTW galleries do not hang art in that style unlessall from one artist so a true misnomer in most cases. I think art in your home is where you true personality comes home and it is for your enjoyment .I find nothing disturbing about that piece and love the colors . There are so many Gatsby covers that would be awesome as a collection but not in "gallery" wall type display.
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Aphaea
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20 days ago
Thanks, Apple Pie, that is a good idea. I know where the larger size would go so that would be a good way to test that. It will also allow me to determine what size would work best if I go the gallery wall route.

Interesting thought, RedRyder. I see it as beautiful in a startling way. Not for everyone but not all art is.

Patricia, I agree. Art has to light a passion in me and this image does. It's not the passion I feel for the antique landscapes but every art pieice I have touches me in some way.

I have two gallery walls (though I realize that is a misnomer), one in the living room and a smaller one that has a theme of women in the bedroom. Included are a framed NYT article on immigrant women looking for work on street corners, a cardboard head used to show off 1930s cloches, and other somewhat unusual things. No fine art that should sit by itself but a fun and wonderful collection. It's all fun.

Thanks, everyone! I loved reading and I appreciate your comments.