{"product_id":"valley-of-the-lebanon-by-frederic-edwin-church-1869","title":"Valley of the Lebanon by Frederic Edwin Church, 1869","description":"\u003cp\u003eValley of the Lebanon (1869) by Frederic Edwin Church invites the viewer into a sun‑washed Middle Eastern panorama at the height of the Romantic era. Church—one of the leading lights of the Hudson River School—was celebrated for transforming careful on‑site observation into grand, emotionally charged vistas. Here, he turns his attention to the fertile Lebanese valley long associated with biblical history and ancient trade routes. Under a clear, tranquil sky, classical ruins rise from the ochre earth while distant mountains fade into atmospheric haze, conjuring the enduring dialogue between time, memory, and landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is produced with museum‑quality fidelity, available on acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional framing and matting to suit your space. The Unique Maps Co. also offers personalized touches—custom sizes, borders, and inscription options—so your print arrives ready to hang and perfectly tailored to your home or gifting needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederic Edwin Church (1826–1900) was a virtuoso of light and detail, shaping the American landscape tradition and expanding its horizons through global travel. His technical mastery, combined with an almost scientific curiosity, allowed him to render distant geographies with both accuracy and awe. By 1869, Church had refined his signature synthesis of drama and precision, composing scenes that feel both faithfully observed and lyrically arranged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here speaks to 19th‑century fascination with distant lands and antiquity. The fertile Lebanese valley—framed by dramatic mountain ranges—had long captured the Western imagination through its biblical associations and Roman‑era remains. In Church’s hands, toppled columns and weathered stone read as eloquent evidence of past civilizations, while small human figures and a camel suggest the continuity of life moving through a landscape layered with history. The painting becomes a meditation on time: nature endures, cultures evolve, and ruins persist as sentinels of memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurch’s palette glows with warm oranges and golden yellows that pool across the earth and ruins, balanced by greens in the valley floor and the gentle cool of a serene blue sky. Subtle gradients shape hills and distant ridges, while the vertical rhythm of standing columns anchors the composition. Soft, deliberate brushwork harmonizes sky and terrain, and the play of light—warm highlights offset by delicate shadow—gives the scene a luminous stillness. As wall art, this print radiates warmth and depth, pairing beautifully with natural woods, brass accents, and neutral textiles; it brings a refined, worldly calm to living rooms, studies, and entryways alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and evocative, Valley of the Lebanon makes a distinguished gift—perfect for Christmas, Father’s or Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or for anyone captivated by travel, history, and the romance of light‑filled landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 36x24in (90x60cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061283492224,"sku":"UM00283534A","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061283524992,"sku":"UM00283535A","price":202.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061283557760,"sku":"UM00283536A","price":212.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061283590528,"sku":"UM00283537A","price":121.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061283623296,"sku":"UM00283538A","price":288.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061283656064,"sku":"UM00283539A","price":308.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061283688832,"sku":"UM00283540A","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061283721600,"sku":"UM00283541A","price":461.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061283754368,"sku":"UM00283542A","price":480.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061283787136,"sku":"UM00283543A","price":221.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061283819904,"sku":"UM00283544A","price":883.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061283852672,"sku":"UM00283545A","price":883.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061283885440,"sku":"UM00283546A","price":404.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061283918208,"sku":"UM00283547A","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061283950976,"sku":"UM00283548A","price":1574.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061283983744,"sku":"UM00283549A","price":586.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061284016512,"sku":"UM00283550A","price":2687.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061284049280,"sku":"UM00283551A","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061284082048,"sku":"UM00283552A","price":989.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061284114816,"sku":"UM00283553A","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061284147584,"sku":"UM00283554A","price":3359.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_b17a73cd-6d8c-46bf-bf2d-43044de8eaf4.jpg?v=1778242054","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.net\/it\/products\/valley-of-the-lebanon-by-frederic-edwin-church-1869","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}