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Antique Framed Print : Cover design, Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens
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Cover design, Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens
Cover design for the first monthly instalment of the novel Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens, with illustrations by Marcus Stone, dated May 1864.
1864
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1864 Bright Chapman Dickens Fiction Friend Illustrations Instalment Marcus Monthly Mutual Prose Serial Shilling Serialisation Serialised
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24cm x 37.1cm (9.4" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cover design marks the first monthly instalment of Charles Dickens' novel "Our Mutual Friend," published in May 1864. The work, which was serialized in All the Year Round, Dickens' own literary periodical, showcases the brilliance of English literature during the Victorian era. Dickens, a renowned master of prose fiction, penned this intriguing tale of friendship, love, and redemption. The cover design, featuring illustrations by the talented Marcus Stone, adds an extra layer of allure to the novel. The bright green background, reminiscent of the lush English countryside, sets the stage for the story that unfolds within. The title, "Our Mutual Friend," is prominently displayed in elegant, cursive script, while the subtitle, "A New Novel in 15 Instalments," indicates the serialised nature of the publication. The image on the cover depicts two figures, a man and a woman, standing on a bridge over a river, with a third figure, a boy, looking up at them from below. The man and woman appear to be deep in conversation, their gazes locked, while the boy seems to be observing them with a sense of wonder and longing. The cover design, with its intriguing composition and beautiful use of color, perfectly encapsulates the themes of connection, observation, and the complexities of human relationships that run throughout "Our Mutual Friend." This cover design is a testament to the enduring appeal of Dickens' work and the art of serialised fiction during the 1860s. It invites readers to delve into the pages of "Our Mutual Friend" and explore the richly drawn characters and compelling storylines that await them.
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