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Bret Harte (Vanity Fair)
BRET HARTE American author, noted for The luck of Roaring Camp Date: 1836 - 1902
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1836 Bret Harte Luck Noted Roaring Vanity 1902
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Individual Glass Coaster. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (10x10cm, 7mm thick). Price shown is per individual coaster.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 4.4cm x 7.6cm (1.7" x 3")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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
In this portrait, Bret Harte, an American author of great renown, gazes intently into the distance, his expressive eyes reflecting a deep sense of introspection. Born in 1836 in New York, Harte grew up in California during the Gold Rush era, and his experiences during this time would later inspire much of his celebrated work. Harte's literary career began in earnest in the late 1860s, when his humorous and satirical short stories began to appear in various publications, including the popular San Francisco newspaper, The California Star. His most famous work, "The Luck of Roaring Camp," was first published in the New York Saturday Press in 1865 and quickly gained widespread acclaim for its vivid portrayal of California Gold Rush life. This Vanity Fair photograph, taken in the late 19th century, captures Harte at the height of his literary success. Dressed in a formal suit and wearing a neatly trimmed beard, he exudes an air of sophistication and intellectualism. The photograph's muted colors and soft focus add to the sense of nostalgia and romanticism, transporting us back to a bygone era. Despite his many accomplishments, Harte's later years were marred by financial difficulties and personal tragedies. He died in poverty in 1902, but his legacy as a master storyteller and chronicler of the American West endures to this day. This evocative portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and fascinating life of this remarkable author.
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