About this artwork
Tall, dark conifers crowd in from both sides, their outlines softening as they recede into dense white fog. Between them, a pale gap opens upward towards a blank sky. At the bottom of the frame, a narrow path appears from the shadows and winds away out of sight, barely lit.
"Trust the Path" is set in silver capitals over the forest floor, with a gold rule and the italic line "Not all who wander are lost." directly above the trail. It is among the softest-toned designs in the collection, more mist than black, which makes this forest quote print easier to hang in rooms meant for rest. The mood is reassuring rather than combative, suited to anyone between plans, changing careers or simply comfortable taking the long way round.
About the Quote
"Not all who wander are lost" is a popular shortening of a line by J.R.R. Tolkien. In The Fellowship of the Ring, a poem about Aragorn begins "All that is gold does not glitter" and continues "Not all those who wander are lost". In the story it hints that a ragged wanderer is in fact a hidden king. Today it is used far more widely, by travellers, career changers and people trusting a route that does not look straight from the outside.
How to style it
Well suited to a bedroom, a hallway or a cabin-style living room with wood, linen and green or grey walls. Pair it with the night-road journey design for a calm two-print walking theme. Explore the full Motivational Posters collection.
Choose your format
- Unframed Art Print on 250 gsm archival matte fine-art paper with a soft off-white tone. Ideal if you already have a frame.
- Natural Wood Frame with shatterproof acrylic glazing. Arrives assembled, ready to hang.
- Black Metal Frame, a slim matte-black aluminium frame with shatterproof acrylic glazing. Arrives assembled, ready to hang.
- Aluminium Print, printed directly onto a rigid 3 mm aluminium panel for a sleek, frameless look.
- Wood Print, printed directly onto a 2 cm wood panel for a warm, natural, gallery feel.
Sizes
Seven portrait sizes from 20 × 30 cm (8 × 12 in) to 50 × 70 cm (20 × 28 in). Not sure which one? Read our size guide.
Shipping
Free tracked shipping to most countries. Every print is made to order and produced close to you, in more than 30 countries across Europe, the UK, North America and Australia, which means shorter journeys and fewer surprises at the door. See shipping & returns.
Questions & answers
Is "Not all who wander are lost" a Tolkien quote?
Yes, in slightly shortened form. Tolkien's original line in The Fellowship of the Ring reads "Not all those who wander are lost", part of a poem about the character Aragorn.
Is this design darker or lighter than the others?
Lighter. The fog in the centre gives it more mid-grey than most of the collection, so it feels softer and sits comfortably in bedrooms and lighter-coloured rooms.
Is a frame included?
Only if you choose a framed format. The Natural Wood Frame and Black Metal Frame options arrive assembled with acrylic glazing and are ready to hang. The Unframed Art Print arrives without a frame, and the Aluminium and Wood Prints need no frame at all.
Which size should I choose?
As a rule of thumb, choose art about two-thirds the width of the furniture beneath it. 50 × 70 cm makes a statement above a sofa or bed, 30 × 40 cm suits shelves, desks and gallery walls. Our size guide shows every size to scale.
How is my print made and shipped?
Each print is made to order for you, then shipped with tracking from a production partner close to your address. You receive the tracking link by email as soon as your order leaves production.
Specifications
| Format | Unframed Art Print, Natural Wood Frame, Black Metal Frame, Aluminium Print, Wood Print |
| Print Size | 20 × 30 cm / 8 × 12 in, 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16 in, 30 × 45 cm / 12 × 18 in, 40 × 50 cm / 16 × 20 in, 40 × 60 cm / 16 × 24 in, 45 × 60 cm / 18 × 24 in, 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in |
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