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We Live in the Flicker

We Live in the Flicker

"We live in the flicker." - Joseph Conrad

A lightning bolt splits the night, leaving a lasting impression before it fades into darkness.

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Any 3 prints for $48 (regularly $72)
Code: 3PRINTS
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• 11x14 inch art print with white border 
• Premium, fine art paper made in New York 
• Elegant eggshell finish
• Ships in a a rigid, flat mailer. No need to unroll! 
• Fits into standard 11x14 frames (or a 16x20 frame matted to 11x14) 

Custom sizes available HERE

$ 24.00

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Katie Carruthers-Busser

Excellent print, excited to hang it up!

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Mike

Great product and of quality.

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Drew

Cool print at a decent price

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Mattie Rudolph

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Jennifer Yates

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Sara

This print is so striking and beautiful. Looks fantastic framed and up on the wall.

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Theresa

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Katelyn Koch

Absolutely beautiful and the little extras were so nice!

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Talia

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Meghin Roberts

Fast shipping, looks great. The packaging was perfect too - the post office randomly left it on the side of my house in a storm and when I found it days later there was no water damage to the poster.

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Kathryn

Perfect! Thank you for the careful mailing too.

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Courtney Leone

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Robin Gragg

I love this shop and I am obsessed with their high quality products. The poster is on thick, textured paper and was sent in a padded envelope. I can't wait to hang it. There turn around time is efficient as well.

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Amanda Daugherty

I absolutely adore this large “Joseph Conrad” literary quote wall art print!!! I bought this for my sister for Christmas; she’s going to love it! It is absolutely perfect!!! It is too cute! I can not wait to give it to her!!! It was packaged really well, and it arrived fast, safe, and sound! It was a pleasure doing business with you!!!

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Jennifer Song

Great quality poster, shipping is extremely fast and I received it well packaged and in perfect condition. Would definitely purchase from this seller again!

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Joelle Hodges

Perfect! And Quick to ship!

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Jenny B

Arrived really quickly and in perfect condition!

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Mary

Packaged nicely and looks neat, although I was expecting higher quality paper instead of lamination. Will probably buy again!

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Cari Palmer

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Grace Phillips

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Great quality print with a quote from my favorite book of all times!

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Shanna

I love his art, the mix of image and words.

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Lisa Hayes

Beautiful. Very well made. Excellent quality.

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Angel wilde

Beautiful work, very nice addition to my print collection, shipped quickly, arrived safely, well packaged!! Very satisfied!

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Gretchen Icenogle

More beautiful, evocative work from Obvious State.

About Us

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.

One artist. Over 150 original works. All drawn from the classics.

Every piece is illustrated by Evan Robertson — a single artistic vision applied to some of the greatest works ever written.

Every piece rewards a second look. Or a third.

Provocative visuals paired with punctuated language, full of surprising visual metaphors, subtext, and insider nudges.

Books are the original smart device

Our pocket editions are portable art objects made to collect, share, and inspire moments of quiet reflection in an overstimulated digital world.

In Pursuit of Wisdom & Beauty

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.