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The Tide Sleeps Here
A quiet River Chelmer scene captured in soft, misty light.
Release opens Friday 18 September at 00:00 BST
Orders close Monday 21 September at 23:59 BST
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The Tide Sleeps Here
Edition
Timed edition · individually numbered
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Certificate of Authenticity included
Fine-art Giclée print
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Individually numbered · Certificate of Authenticity · No further prints from this edition after the release closes.
Each print is made to order after the release closes and carefully packaged for delivery.
Orders close Monday 21 September at 23:59 BST. This print will not remain available after the release window.
About the painting
The story behind the painting
The Tide Sleeps Here captures boats resting along the River Chelmer in soft, misty light, with the darker working boats emerging from the atmosphere as the river disappears into the distance.
The painting is built around the contrast between the pale, atmospheric distance and the weight of the working boats in the foreground. As the river disappears into the mist, the scene becomes quieter and quieter — almost as though the tide itself has stopped for a moment.
Timed edition
How the timed edition works
This print is available to order for a limited release period only. During the release window, all orders are taken as pre-orders.
Once the ordering period closes, the final edition size is confirmed based on the total number of prints sold. That number becomes the permanent edition size and no further prints from this edition will be produced.
Each print is then made to order, individually numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Production begins as soon as the release closes. We will endeavour to dispatch every order as quickly as possible, although delivery times may vary depending on the total number of orders received.
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Certificate of Authenticity
A permanent record for every print.
Every numbered print is accompanied by its own Certificate of Authenticity, recording the artwork, edition number and certificate ID, with a QR code for online verification.
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Michael James Smith
Certificate of Authenticity
This certificate confirms the authenticity of the accompanying timed-edition print by Michael James Smith. It forms part of the permanent authenticity record for this edition.
Michael James Smith
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