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Words Along the Wire Canvas Print
by Cheri Randolph
Product Details
Words Along the Wire canvas print by Cheri Randolph. Bring your artwork to life with the texture and depth of a stretched canvas print. Your image gets printed onto one of our premium canvases and then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" x 1.5" stretcher bars (gallery wrap) or 5/8" x 5/8" stretcher bars (museum wrap). Your canvas print will be delivered to you "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
Design Details
In today's world of instant mass-communication, where everyone is totally connected at all times, it is amazing to consider how much things have... more
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Artist's Description
In today's world of instant mass-communication, where everyone is totally connected at all times, it is amazing to consider how much things have changed since the invention of the telegraph in 1838 changed the world of communication forever.
An American professor, Samuel F.B. Morse, began experimenting with sending communications via electromagnetic signal in the early 1830s. In 1838 he was able to demonstrate the device by sending a message across two miles of wire in Morristown, New Jersey.
Morse eventually received funds from Congress to install a line for demonstration between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. After an abortive effort to bury wires, it was decided to hang them from poles, and wire was strung between the two cities.
On May 24, 1844, Morse, stationed in the Supreme Court chambers, which were then in the US Capitol, sent a message to his assistant Alfred Vail in Baltimore. The famous first message: “What hath God wrought.”
The practi...
About Cheri Randolph
Cheri Randolph was awarded a degree in Fine Arts from the University of New Orleans with a concentration in the study of Art History. She credits printmaker, Calvin Harlan , a UNO professor, as being quite influential in her composition techniques as well as painter, Ida Kohlmeyer with a better understanding of color. Pictorialism would best describe her current work, stylistically. Cheri has expressed her artistic talents in a variety of ways including; wheel-thrown pottery, quilting, vintage clothing restoration, interior decorative painting and photography. She is a resident of both the Houston Heights and historic New Orleans Uptown. A favorite quote is, "The bird of time has but a little way to flutter - and the bird is on the...
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Cheri Randolph
Heidi, Thanks so much for featuring "Words Along the Wire" in your group, Photography - Getting The Light just Right.
Cheri Randolph
Andy, Thanks for your compliment! This is one of my personal favorites. The colors on the scene were all naturally a sepia tone, not added in processing, I think that contributed to the overall nostalgia of the work. Appreciate your vote on this one!
Andy Prendy
Hi Cheri - just wanted to add my appreciation. This has a lovely atmosphere created by the way you've handled the lighting and the serenity of the colours. Nice work. (V)
Cheri Randolph
Catherine, Thanks so much for selecting this one! I am honored by your choice, and appreciate your generous support!
Catherine Howard
Hi Cheri.. this image appeals to me on so many levels... great job! The description was also a fascinating read... thanks. V/F and my pick today as favourite in Female Artists-Creative Women..
Cheri Randolph
Jose, I appreciate your feature of "Words Along the Wire" in the group Stop Time With Art.
Marcia Weller-Wenbert
Great shot, lighting, shadows and composition. Interesting description as well. v
Cheri Randolph replied:
Marcia, Thanks! I appreciate your nice compliment and your vote.
Cheri Randolph
Randy, Thanks for your nice comment & the F/V as well - both are appreciated!
Randy Rosenberger
Cheri, and awesome capture and display of this historic piece of history! Very well done! fave and vote
Sandi OReilly
Like you comp and light, Cheri, voted.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Sandi, thanks! Appreciate your compliment
Sonali Gangane
Goes very well with Office!Great image!V/F
Cheri Randolph replied:
Sonali, thanks for your comment and V/F. It would be a nice addition to an office setting.
Cheri Randolph
William, I am complimented that you listed this one as one of your favorites! Hope to see you back with your usual wit and good humor soon! Take care, Cheri
Cheri Randolph
Sandra, I really appreciate your feature of "Words Along the Wire" in the Memories and Nostalgia Group!
Cheri Randolph
Nadine & Bob - I greatly appreciate your feature of "Words along the Wire" in the USA Artist News!
Cheri Randolph
Tamyra, thanks for your comments.
Tamyra Ayles
Very nostalgic! Great shot.
Cheri Randolph
Nina, Thanks for visiting and commenting.