"Hope is the thing with feathers" - Emily Dickinson
For this illustration, we used Emily Dickinson's own words as line elements to create the "thing with feathers" she describes in this extraordinary poem. The source of hope she depicts is a bottomless well of creative inspiration and strength, which for her manifested in poetry. Visually, her handwriting is a remarkable combination of beautiful flourishes and swooshes combined with an almost frantic energy - a pen racing to keep up with a quicksilver mind.
This print from our book Hope is the Thing.
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Beautiful, high quality print. Shipped on time and came with a few extras.
Absolutely love this artwork. My study nook feels just perfect now—very cozy and welcoming. It brings a quiet depth and calm to the space that’s hard to describe. Thoughtful, elegant, and beautifully made. So grateful to have it in my home.
Exactly as described I am super happy
This print is so beautiful, I’m thrilled with it and so excited to hang it in my apartment! Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful and as described. Sent as a gift.
So unique and beautiful! This has been my favorite line of poetry for years, and this is the most interesting way I have ever seen it. Love.
Great design and quality! Even came with 3 bonus postcards which was so kind!
The print is lovely (this is the 2nd I have purchased) - and the bonus item that are included with the order (original art and quotes on post cards) are really special and lovely.
Christmas gift for my mom and she loved it.
It's a beautiful piece! ! !
The pictures are above my expectations.
Beautiful rendition of a classic poem. I love it!
Love it! Beautiful print. Excellent customer service and fast shipping. I couldn't be more satisfied.
A perfect gift for my social worker/poem friend.
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The best quality material I have ever purchased. Just 10/10. This store is the embodiment of diligence and professionalism.
This is lovely! Can't wait to frame. Highly recommend.
No complaints great gift delivered
This was a housewarming gift for some friends in their new home. They loved it! Beautiful work!
Beautiful! Very talented artist.
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Beautiful print! My gift recipient loved it! Thank you!
Very nice art
Gave as gifts
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Thank you for this beautiful piece! Amazing quality.
Thank you also for the surprise extras!
Beautiful print! Arrived quickly and as expected. Looks lovely hanging on wall.
Toller Druck, schnelle Lieferung, vielen Dank!
Obvious State is a creative studio and publisher founded by Nichole and Evan Robertson in 2011.
We make bold, illustrated editions and art drawn from the classics.
Our books and prints are available in our shop and in bookstores and boutiques nationwide.
Our work has been featured at The Folger Shakespeare Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The American Writers Museum, The Emily Dickinson Museum, The Library of Congress, The Getty Museum, The Museum of Contemporary Art and more.
Every piece is illustrated by Evan Robertson — a single artistic vision applied to some of the greatest works ever written.
Provocative visuals paired with punctuated language, full of surprising visual metaphors, subtext, and insider nudges.
Our pocket editions are portable art objects made to collect, share, and inspire moments of quiet reflection in an overstimulated digital world.
We’re drawn to language that has stood the test of time, insights that strike a chord, poetry that stretches the imagination, and philosophy that prompts critical thinking.
