The Rainbow Collective

Memories of Jamaica (19th-early 20th century) by Ethel Walker

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Framed or Unframed Premium Frame Standard Frame Unframed

Style Black frame White frame Wood frame Dark wood frame Unframed

Size 27x35 cm / 11x14″ 40x50 cm / 16x20″ 15x20 cm / 6x8″ 20x25 cm / 8x10″

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About the Artist

Dame Ethel Walker was a Scottish-born British painter whose work gave women rare centrality, presence and inner life. Born in Edinburgh in 1861, she trained in London at institutions including the Slade School of Fine Art, and became the first woman elected to the New English Art Club in 1900. She went on to exhibit widely, represent Britain at the Venice Biennale, and receive a Damehood in 1943.

Walker painted portraits, flowers, seascapes and decorative compositions, but her most distinctive legacy lies in her depictions of women. Her sitters often appear thoughtful, self-contained and vividly alive, while her female nudes and mythic scenes resist the passive softness expected of women in art. She once rejected the idea of being judged as a “woman artist,” insisting there were only good and bad artists. Today, her work feels bold, intimate and quietly defiant: a lifelong argument for women as subjects, creators and worlds unto themselves.

Print Specifications

Where competitors might cut corners, we use premium 200gsm art paper, with a luxurious matte finish.

Our paper is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.

The Unframed option is print only & arrives trimmed & frame ready

Premium Frame

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

Our ready-to-hang premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak (or ash for black and white frames) are durable and provide natural elegance that complements a variety of artistic styles.

Featuring unique wood grains for added character, this option is ideal for those seeking to showcase world-class quality artwork:

Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak wood.
Frame Color: Natural wood, black, and white, showcasing the distinct wood grain.
Frame Measurements: 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, wider than the classic 14mm (0.55") frame.

Standard Frame

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

For your convenience, the Framed option arrives with print in frame ready to hang on your wall

Handmade

Milled with simple clean lines, each order is handmade by a specialist picture framer

Glaze

UV-blocking, premium acrylic glazes further protects your print from sun and moisture damage

Paper sourcing

The Pine wood is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified forests

Design

Lightweight and robust, with back fixtures, so they arrive ready to hang

Returns & Refunds

We want you to love your new art. If you’re not completely happy, you can return your order within 30 days of delivery.

To start a return, email us at jordan@therainbowcollective.co

Shipping & Delivery

We partner with professional print studios local to you to reduce our environmental impact and deliver faster.

Processing time: 1–3 business days
Express shipping: 2–4 business days
Standard shipping: 4–8 business days

You’ll receive tracking as soon as your order ships.

In Memories of Jamaica, Ethel Walker turns landscape into recollection: lush, warm and emotionally charged rather than documentary. No sitter, lover or muse is recorded; the intimacy lies in memory itself, a private vision carried through colour. Walker was celebrated for seascapes, still lifes and above all women-centred subjects, and her wider practice often imagined female presence outside male drama. Read beside those all-female worlds, this Jamaican memory feels like escape, sensuality and self-possession held in one bright breath.

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Our Exceptional Quality

Leave a Lasting Impression
- Luxuriously 200gsm heavyweight matte paper
- Rich colours and fine details
- Museum quality, made to order
Ready-to-hang
- Solid real wood frames
- Sustainable and FCS certified
- Premium UV-protecting glaze
- Ready-to-hang
Art with meaning
- Every purchase supports queer artists and brings work into your home that celebrates identity and self-expression.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does our quality compare?

Where competitors might cut corners, we use premium 200gsm art paper, with a luxurious matte finish.

Our paper is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.

The Unframed option is print only & arrives trimmed & frame ready

What is the difference between Standard and Premium Frames?

Simply put, our standard frames use pine and our premium frames use oak or ash (depending on the colour selection).

Both are crafted from responsibly sourced wood providing natural elegance that complements a variety of artistic styles.

How long will my print last?

We use museum-quality materials. Under normal indoor conditions, your artwork is designed to last for decades without noticeable fading.

While no print should be placed in prolonged direct sunlight, our inks and materials offer excellent resistance to light exposure.

How easy is it to hang the prints?

Very easy. Our pieces arrive framed and ready to hang.

How long does delivery take?

We partner with professional print studios local to you to reduce our environmental impact and deliver faster.

Processing time: 1–3 business days
Express shipping: 2–4 business days
Standard shipping: 4–8 business days

You’ll receive tracking as soon as your order ships.

What if my order arrives damaged?

We package every order carefully using protective, purpose built materials. However, if anything arrives damaged, simply contact jordan@therainbowcollective.co and we'll send a replacement without hassle.

Memories of Jamaica (19th-early 20th century) by Ethel Walker