FUSELI, John Henry - The Apotheosis Of Penelope Boothby (Artwork) Crewneck Sweatshirt - Design Description
This crewneck sweatshirt showcases a poignant and ethereal design based on John Henry Fuseli's "The Apotheosis of Penelope Boothby." The artwork centers on a celestial scene of a child's ascension to heaven, imbued with deep symbolism and emotional resonance.
Celestial Ascension
The design depicts a winged angel descending from the heavens to embrace a young girl. This central image represents the soul’s journey towards eternal peace. Above the angel, a cherubic figure points the way upward, bathed in divine light.
Symbolic Elements
At the child's feet, a broken urn and a butterfly are meticulously included. The broken urn symbolizes the fragility and premature end of life, while the butterfly signifies the soul and the fleeting nature of existence. These details underscore themes of loss, transience, and hope for resurrection or ascension.
Composition and Meaning
The vertical composition, echoing the style of an altarpiece, reinforces the spiritual interpretation of death and redemption. The overall effect is gentle and elegiac, reflecting the Romantic movement's emphasis on emotion, sentiment, and spirituality. The design's emotional power stems from its depiction of an angelic ascension of a child, a powerful symbol of innocence, loss, and the idealization of childhood.
Unisex Heavy-Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
A clean, dependable crewneck engineered for everyday wear. The cotton/poly blend keeps prints bright and the fit approachable — neither too boxy nor too snug. It's the sort of sweatshirt you reach for when comfort matters.
Product Highlights
Built from a balanced cotton and polyester mix, this crewneck gives you the soft hand of cotton with the color-keeping and shape retention polyester offers. That fabric combo helps printed artwork look crisp and vibrant, wash after wash.
Practical construction details — a ribbed knit collar that holds its shape and the absence of side seams — remove common annoyances so the sweatshirt feels smooth and lasting during everyday use.
- Cotton/poly blend for softness, durability, and color retention
- Ribbed knit collar to prevent stretching and keep a neat neckline
- No side seams for a cleaner feel against the skin
- Midweight construction — warm without bulk
- Made to hold print detail and color after repeated washing
Fit & Style Notes
The cut is unisex and intended to be versatile — choose your normal size for a classic fit or size up if you prefer a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The length and sleeve proportions are tuned for easy layering.
Style it with high-waist jeans for a clean look, throw on a lightweight coat for chilly commutes, or match with joggers for a comfortable set. Works well with bold prints or minimalist branding.
Size Guide
For best results, measure a crewneck you already own laid flat and compare the chest width and length to the chart below.
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Sleeve (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20.00 | 27.00 | 33.50 |
| M | 22.01 | 28.00 | 34.50 |
| L | 24.00 | 29.00 | 35.50 |
| XL | 26.00 | 30.00 | 36.50 |
| 2XL | 28.00 | 31.00 | 37.50 |
| 3XL | 30.00 | 32.00 | 38.50 |
| 4XL | 32.00 | 33.00 | 39.50 |
| 5XL | 34.00 | 34.00 | 40.50 |
Tip: For a trendier, roomy fit, size up one. For layering under a jacket, stick to your usual size.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary
- Do not dry clean
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Do not iron
