Herculanean Habitat - Sinéad Woods
It is rare to walk in St. Anne's Park without seeing a squirrel or several. I particularly like to walk along the Naniken River. Immersed in foliage the route is lined with follies, such as bridges and little buildings, built as part of the old Guinness Estate.
The Herculanean Temple is a perfect example of this former grandeur which is now in ruins and part of the habitat for the wildlife in the park. The temple was a perfect replica in classical Roman style, with a courtyard and interior paved with tiles copied from a design found during the excavations of the original Herculaneum city. There was once a bridge which connected it to the other side of the river.
In this illustration I wanted to capture the lush green foliage of this part of the river as the light squeezes through highlighting leaves and creating a shimmer in the water. There is usually a moment when the squirrel makes eye contact before scurrying away out of sight.
Printed to museum quality using Giclée printing process on archival quality paper.
Each print is available in the following limited edition options hand signed and numbered by Sinéad Woods. All prints now include authenticity certificate.
• A4 - edition size 300
• A3 - edition size 100
• A2 - edition size 20 (allow 1 week to dispatch)
Option Details
A4 print mounted and packaged in sustainable, 100% biodegradable clear flat bag and a recyclable backing board.
A4 print framed - available in Ireland only. (35.6 x 27.9 cm). Your piece will be mounted on an acid free mount and in a limed solid wood frame made in Ireland.
A3 print in postal tube, printed on A3+ paper, (48.3 x 32.9 cm). This makes it ideal for a standard size frame that has a mount for A3.
A3 print framed - available in Ireland only. (50 x 40 cm). Your piece will be mounted on an acid free mount and in a limed solid wood frame made in Ireland.
A2 print in postal tube (59 x 42cm) printed on a heavier art paper (240gsm) this print is suitable for either traditional or float mounting.