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A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter
A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt! Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, Ce qu on dit et ce qu on pense, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829
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In this intriguing handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers, after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer, we witness a lively social scene unfolding at the entrance of a post office or an office of some sort. A line of people, each carrying an assortment of boxes, crates, cases, and even a birdcage, wait their turn to hand their luggage over to the porter standing at the bottom of the steps. The porter, with a warm smile and an open palm, receives each item with ease and grace, thinking to himself, "Of course, with pleasure." The porter, dressed in a traditional uniform, appears calm and collected amidst the chaos, as if he were a conveyor belt himself, effortlessly processing the endless stream of packages and parcels. The people in the line, a diverse group of men and women, each with their unique attire and expressions, add to the vibrant atmosphere of the scene. The background of the print reveals a bustling interior, filled with the hustle and bustle of office work. A dandy, dressed in fashionable clothing, sits at a desk, engrossed in his correspondence. A woman, perhaps a clerk, busily sorts through stacks of mail. A man in a top hat and tails, possibly a businessman, consults with another man, likely a merchant or a shipper. The attention to detail in the print is remarkable, from the intricate patterns on the boxes and crates to the delicate brushstrokes of the handcolouring. The overall effect is one of beauty and life, capturing the essence of a bygone era and transporting us back in time. This image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a post office or office in the early 19th century, a time when the exchange of letters and parcels was an essential means of communication and commerce.
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