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"Old Father William standing on his head", illustration for Lewis Carroll
4075080 " Old Father William standing on his head", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell, Peter (1862-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Harper and Brothers, 1901;
Alices Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. Its narrative course, structure, characters, and imagery have been enormously influential in both popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre; ); Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23660108
© Prismatic Pictures / Bridgeman Images
1901 Adventures Alice Alices Carroll Charles Childrens Dodgson Fantastical Fantasy Genre Headstand Lewis Literary Nonsense Litho Lutwidge Narrative Pop Culture Popular Culture Wonderland Father William
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step into the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with our Old Father William Poster Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic illustration by Newell, this print showcases the beloved character Old Father William defying gravity as he stands on his head. Add a touch of playful charm to your space with this captivating and timeless piece of art.
A4 Poster (29.7 x 21cm, 8.3 x 11.7 inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.7cm x 19.4cm (11.7" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 29.7cm x 21cm (11.7" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "Old Father William standing on his head" is an illustration created by Peter Newell for Lewis Carroll's timeless masterpiece, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Published in 1901, this lithograph depicts a whimsical scene from the fantastical world that Alice stumbles upon after falling down a rabbit hole. Carroll's novel follows the adventures of young Alice as she encounters peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures in a land filled with illogical situations. The story has become renowned for its clever play on logic and its enduring popularity among both children and adults. Newell's illustration perfectly captures the essence of Carroll's imaginative tale. In this particular image, we see Old Father William defying gravity by standing on his head, adding to the surreal atmosphere of Wonderland. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring this enchanting character to life, inviting viewers into a world where anything is possible. Considered one of the finest examples of literary nonsense genre, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has had a profound impact on popular culture and literature alike. Its influence can be seen throughout various forms of media, particularly within the fantasy genre. This remarkable print serves as a delightful reminder of Carroll's extraordinary imagination and continues to captivate audiences with its whimsy even today.
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