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Fine Art Print : Bookstall on a city street, 1800s
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Bookstall on a city street, 1800s
Browsers at a sidewalk bookstall, 1800s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5881666
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America Book British Business City Commerce England English Male Retail Shop Shopper Store Street Urban Book Seller Book Stall Customer Proprietor Rare Book Sales Second Hand Side Walk
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's exquisite Fine Art Print of a bustling 19th-century bookstall. This captivating hand-colored woodcut, sourced from the esteemed North Wind Picture Archives, transports you to the heart of an 1800s city street. Witness the intrigue and excitement as browsers carefully select their literary treasures from the enticing display. Add this timeless work of art to your home or office to ignite the imagination and evoke the spirit of exploration and knowledge. Experience the rich history and charm of the past, one print at a time.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 53.8cm (16.5" x 21.2")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of a 19th-century American city. The image showcases a vibrant bookstall on a city street, where browsers are engrossed in their search for literary treasures. Hand-colored and based on an illustration by E. A. Abbey, this woodcut perfectly captures the essence of a bygone era. The scene is filled with nostalgia as we witness men from all walks of life exploring the sidewalk bookstall. This snapshot into history highlights the importance of books and reading during that time period. The proprietor, an Englishman himself, stands proudly behind his collection of secondhand books, catering to every customer's unique taste. As we delve deeper into this vintage photograph, it becomes evident that this book stall was not just any ordinary store; it was a hub for intellectual exchange and commerce. It symbolizes our rich heritage and serves as a reminder of how traditional businesses shaped urban landscapes in the past. This artful depiction transports us across time and space to experience firsthand the sights and sounds of an early American bookstore. It reminds us that even in today's digital age, there is something magical about stepping into a physical shop filled with rare books waiting to be discovered - connecting us both to our own history and the wider world beyond North America's shores.
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