Make Wild Promises

Dimensions (cm):
76 cm wide x 102 cm tall (unframed)
Dimensions (in):
30 inches wide x 40 inches tall (unframed)
Surface:
Canvas - 12oz Cotton Duck on sustainable hardwood stretcher bars, crafted from certified hardwood plantations.
Frame:
Frameless umber painted edge - framing available on request
Medium:
Acrylic - ASTM 1 & 2
Finish:
Krylon Matt Finish
Signed:
Signed front and back with Certificate of Authenticity

A letter from Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn, c. 1527

In the 1520s, King Henry VIII of England began a secret correspondence with Anne Boleyn, a young noblewoman in his court. Though already married to Catherine of Aragon, Henry was captivated by Anne’s intelligence, wit, and refusal to become just another mistress. Their relationship would become one of the most scandalous in British history - reshaping the monarchy, the church, and the fate of a nation.

Long before the annulments, the coronations, and the executions, there were letters. In this early letter, Henry writes with unexpected tenderness and desire, offering Anne not just affection but legitimacy. His words reveal the vulnerability of a king in love, or at least, in pursuit - promising to cast off all others if she would only return his devotion.

Their love story is infamous for its violent end, but within these pages lies the charged energy of its beginning - full of tension, promise, and obsession.

…But if you please to do the office of a true loyal mistress and friend, and to give up yourself body and heart to me, who will be, and have been, your most loyal servant (if your rigour does not forbid me), I promise you that not only the name shall be given you, but also that I will take you for my only mistress, casting off all others beside you out of my thoughts and affections, and serve you only. I beseech you to give an answer to this my rude letter, that I may know on what and how far I may depend. And if it does not please you to answer me in writing, appoint some place where I may have it by word of mouth, and I will go thither with all my heart. No more, for fear of tiring you. Written by the hand of him who would willingly remain yours,

H.R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specifications for Make Wild Promises?

Make Wild Promises measures 76cm wide by 102cm tall, unframed, part of the Parch collection. Acrylic paint is applied to 12oz cotton duck canvas over sustainable hardwood stretcher bars. The piece is left unframed with an umber painted edge, though framing is available on request with a matt archival coating and is signed on the front and back. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the artwork. Avoid hanging Make Wild Promises in direct sunlight or humid rooms to protect its layered surface.

Make Wild Promises ships free anywhere in Australia. For international orders, contact Lee J Morgan Art directly to arrange delivery and costs. Make Wild Promises is framed to order once purchased rather than held ready-framed in stock, so allow a two week turnaround before it leaves the studio. Add this framing period to standard courier delivery times when planning an arrival date. Let us know if you are working to a deadline and we will do our best to accommodate it.

Yes, you are welcome to view Make Wild Promises in person at the studio in northwestern Sydney. Appointments give you a chance to see the warm neutral, soft stone and parchment tones up close and get a true sense of scale before committing. Photographs rarely capture the texture and depth of an original piece as well as seeing it directly. Contact Lee J Morgan Art to book a time that suits you, and we can also talk through framing and placement options while you visit.

At 76cm wide by 102cm tall, Make Wild Promises works well as a feature piece on a mid-sized wall, ideally one at least 1.2 metres across to give the composition room to breathe. Its format suits placement above a sofa, console or bed, where its warm neutral, soft stone and parchment tones can anchor the space. Warm ambient lighting brings out the depth within the surface. Make Wild Promises suits contemporary, transitional or Japandi interiors with a considered colour scheme.

Make Wild Promises' warm neutral, soft stone and parchment tones pair beautifully with warm timbers such as walnut or American oak, alongside brushed brass or aged bronze hardware that lifts the palette. A warm limestone or terracotta floor grounds the setting, while linen curtains in a soft neutral shade let the surface stand out without competing. A boucle cushion in a complementary tone adds a further layer of texture. Make Wild Promises also sits well beside blackbutt furniture or a dark timber console.