"Trade your cleverness for wonder." - Rumi
As literature lovers, we’re the first to champion words that exquisitely describe the nature of things. But sometimes descriptions get in the way of nature and the direct experience of it. In this illustration, a pen transcribing mathematical descriptions of the cosmos, transforms into a telescope observing a starlit sky.
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Great item, very pleased with it.
My all-time favorite Etsy shop delivers again! Perfect as always.
I’m so impressed by the quality of the prints! It was slightly bent on the sides when I opened the package but that was from shipping I think, so I can’t blame the shop for that. I’m thrilled to display them.
Also, I was so surprised and ecstatic by the extra add-ons! The beautiful smaller prints I’m excited to share with friends. I’ll definitely be ordering more in the future.
Cleverness for Wonder
Cleverness for Wonder
i bought three different literary quote prints, all absolutely stunning detailed design and high quality with secure packaging. really excited to put them up :)
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This was a great product!
Cleverness for Wonder
Wonderful quality, well protected during shipping, and arrived quickly. Thank you!
This literary poster is beyond beautiful. It was packaged carefully and it arrived in perfect condition. I have only words of honest praise for Obvious State. Their designs are beautiful and original and their products are high quality.
Really lovely - thanks so much!
EDIT: I would like to praise this store! After my last review I received new perfect looking poster for free. I am throughly thankful!
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I Love how the item looks. It is a great add on my wall. The quality of the print and paper is eye catching. I am slightly disappointed though, because the total width of the item is 13 inches, but the white frame on both sides is not the same and it looks asymmetrical. The difference is 3mm. It sounds a little, but it is very visible.
Otherwise I would shop again and recommend the store.
I received 3 free paper bookmarks with my purchase.
its the perfect size and I love the way it looks in my gallery wall!
Cleverness for Wonder
Really quality, beautiful print came well packaged and without creases. It looks great in our home!
Cleverness for Wonder
Arrived in great condition, beautiful.
I love this print! However, It was a tad bigger than 13''x19'' and wouldn't fit into a frame without being trimmed. I'll order more in the future.
This is a beautiful print! Great quality. I paid the additional $20 for the USPS priority express shipping, because I needed it (in a hurry) to give as a gift. The USPS priority express shipping took longer than it should have, but was absolutely no fault of the seller. When I made contact to see what he could find out on his end regarding the shipping, he immediately refunded the additional shipping cost and shipped another poster. Communication was great! Very responsive. Great customer service! I will definitely purchase from this seller again! Posters/prints are fabulous!
poster arrived quickly and looks great.
This print is beautiful. Let's start there. The quality of customer service, though, is why I'm writing this review. I ordered this print late for a holiday delivery. Not only did OS rush the order in time for a Christmas delivery, they did so at no charge. There was no hemming and hawing, no request for a service fee. They just did it, because they knew it had special meaning for me. I can't recommend Obvious State more highly. Whatever you purchase, you will be thrilled.
Cleverness for Wonder
Love this print. Especially in a simple frame. Easy transaction. Good communication. Fast shipping.
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Cleverness for Wonder
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Cleverness for Wonder
I love this print. Beautiful quote and a great piece of artwork.
Great print, very well packaged.
Looks great! My friend will love it!
Shipped on time, wonderful print!
beautiful! I ordered this as a gift for a friend and she loves it. shipping was prompt and the seller was wonderful about my accidentally entering the wrong shipping address and rerouting the package.
Arrived in excellent condition, very well-protected! Love the print, just as described. It will make a beautiful asset to my classroom.
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.
