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Metal Print : A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824 (etching)
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A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824 (etching)
XCF360298 A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824 (etching) by Dighton, Richard (1795-1880); Private Collection; (add.info.: either Benjamin Bovill, father of the judge, Sir William Bovill (1814-64) or Benjamin Bovill, wine merchant of 21 Miles Lane, Cannon Street; City of London; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12865708
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Overweight Portly Top Hat Regency Tubby
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring historic art into your modern home with Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This exquisite piece, "A View of Beau-Ville from Dighton's City Characters, 1824" by Richard Dighton, showcases the charm of 19th-century etching art. Captured from the Fine Art Finder collection at Bridgeman Art Library, this print depicts a captivating view of Beau-Ville, as depicted in Dighton's iconic series of etchings. Each Metal Print is crafted using premium materials and advanced printing techniques, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring the art to life. Transform any room with this stunning addition to your decor, and relish the rich history and beauty of this timeless masterpiece.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This etching, titled "A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824" takes us back to the Regency era with its delightful caricature and playful pun. Created by Richard Dighton in 1824, this print showcases his exceptional talent for capturing the essence of characters through art. In this particular piece, we are introduced to a male figure who exudes charm and wit. His top hat perched jauntily on his head adds an air of sophistication while also hinting at his status within society. However, it is his rotund figure that truly steals the show - a portly gentleman with a jovial expression that invites laughter. The subject's identity remains somewhat mysterious; he could be either Benjamin Bovill, father of esteemed judge Sir William Bovill or Benjamin Bovill himself - a wine merchant based in London during that time. Regardless of their true identity, this character embodies the spirit of the era - extravagant yet approachable. Dighton's masterful use of etching techniques brings out every detail in this portrait. The lines and shading create depth and texture while emphasizing our protagonist's roundness. It is evident that Dighton had an eye for capturing not only physical attributes but also personality traits through his artwork. This timeless etching transports us to another world where humor and satire reign supreme. It serves as a reminder that even centuries later, art has the power to entertain and connect us across generations.
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