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George Gissing
GEORGE GISSING George Robert Gissing, English novelist
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Media ID 4391439
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1857 Moustache Novelist Personality Writers
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 19.1cm x 24.4cm (7.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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
1. Title: "George Gissing: A Victorian Novelist with a Distinctive Moustache" George Robert Gissing (1857-1903) was a prolific and influential English novelist of the Victorian era, renowned for his keen social observation and realistic portrayal of working-class life. This photograph captures the author in the prime of his career, exuding an air of intellectual intensity and quiet determination. Born on February 20, 1857, in Wakefield, England, Gissing began writing at an early age, publishing his first novel, "Workers in the Dawn," in 1880. Over the next two decades, he produced a remarkable body of work, including "The Nether World," "New Grub Street," and "The Odd Women," which continue to be celebrated for their insightful commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time. In this photograph, taken in 1903, Gissing is seen in the height of his literary fame, with a distinctive moustache that has become synonymous with his image. The historical context of the image places him within the broader literary landscape of the Victorian era, a time of great social and cultural change. Gissing's novels offer a unique perspective on the lives of the working class, exploring themes of poverty, ambition, and love in the context of the rapidly industrializing world. His work continues to resonate with readers today, providing a valuable window into the past and shedding light on the complexities of human experience. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the life and legacy of a remarkable writer, whose contributions to English literature remain a source of inspiration and fascination. With his piercing gaze and expressive moustache, Gissing invites us to delve deeper into the pages of his novels and to appreciate the richness and complexity of the Victorian era.
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