Think of Me Sometimes

Dimensions (cm):
177cm wide x 87cm tall (unframed)
Dimensions (in):
70 inches wide x 34 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 Lord Byron to Countess Teresa Guiccioli, 25 August 1819

In the summer of 1819, Lord Byron sat alone in the garden of a villa in Bologna. He had been exiled from England, infamous and brilliant, carrying the weight of scandal and poetry wherever he went.

His lover, Teresa Guiccioli, an Italian countess, was away. She was nineteen and newly married to an older nobleman - a political marriage, at best.

Byron had met Teresa earlier that year in Venice, where he had taken refuge after leaving England. Their attraction was immediate. Despite the risk to her reputation and safety, she became his lover. He later moved to Ravenna to be closer to her, and for a time, they lived semi-openly.

Their relationship unfolded across years of separation, handwritten letters, and shifting loyalties. But in this moment of solitude, he wrote what would become one of the most intimate and enduring letters of his life - a quiet refusal to let go of their love, even in the face of reality.

Ultimately, their connection was undone by circumstance: her marriage, political pressure, and Byron’s growing involvement in the Greek War of Independence. When he left for Greece in 1823, it marked the end of their time together. He died less than a year later.

 My dearest Teresa,

I have read this book in your garden — my love, you were absent, or else I could not have read it.

It is a favourite book of yours, and the writer was a friend of mine. You will not understand these English words, and others will not understand them — which is the reason I have written them.

In that word, beautiful in all languages, but most so in yours — Amor mio — is comprised my existence here and hereafter.

I feel I exist here, and I fear that I shall exist hereafter — to what purpose, you will decide. My destiny rests with you, and you are a woman, eighteen years old and two out of a convent. I wish that you had stayed there with all my heart — or, at least, that I had never met you in your married state.

But all this is too late. I love you, and you love me — at least, you say so, and act as if you did so, which last is a great consolation in all events.

But I more than love you, and cannot cease to love you. Think of me sometimes, when the Alps and the ocean divide us — but they never will, unless you wish it.

Byron

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What are the specifications for Think of Me Sometimes?

Think of Me Sometimes measures 177cm wide by 87cm 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 Think of Me Sometimes in direct sunlight or humid rooms to protect its layered surface.

Think of Me Sometimes ships free anywhere in Australia. Buyers located overseas should contact Lee J Morgan Art directly to arrange international shipping. Each artwork, including Think of Me Sometimes, is framed after purchase rather than held ready-framed in stock, so allow a two week turnaround before dispatch. Factor this framing period into your delivery expectations alongside standard courier times. Get in touch if you have a deadline and we will do our best to help.

Yes, you are welcome to view Think of Me Sometimes 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.

Think of Me Sometimes is a large-scale piece at 177cm by 87cm, so it reads best as a feature wall moment rather than a supporting accent, ideally on a wall at least 2.2 metres wide. Its landscape format suits placement above a console, behind a dining table or in an entryway, where its warm neutral, soft stone and parchment tones can set the tone for the room. Soft directional lighting lifts the surface detail. Think of Me Sometimes suits contemporary, warm minimalist or transitional interiors, and works equally well in residential or commercial settings.

Think of Me Sometimes' 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. Think of Me Sometimes also sits well beside blackbutt furniture or a dark timber console.