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The General Post Office, 1830 (engraving)
XJF3038192 The General Post Office, 1830 (engraving) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Mails leave the GPO in St Martin-Le-Grand.
The building designed by Robert Smirke opened in 1829.); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12800633
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Carriages Classical Revival Coach Coaches Horse Drawn Mail Coach Post Postal Service Sorting Office St Martins Le Grand Neoclassical Smirke
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the iconic engraving "The General Post Office, 1830" by James Pollard. This captivating piece, inspired by an original work from Bridgeman Images, offers a glimpse into the history of the Royal Mail and the bustling streets of London during the early 19th century. Bring the charm of this Fine Art Finder masterpiece into your home or office and transport yourself to a bygone era.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" 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 Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled "The General Post Office, 1830" takes us back to the bustling streets of London in the early 19th century. The image showcases a magnificent neoclassical building known as the General Post Office (GPO), designed by renowned architect Robert Smirke and opened in 1829. In this scene, we witness an integral part of British history - the Royal Mails departing from St Martin-Le-Grand. A horse-drawn mail coach stands ready outside the GPO, surrounded by a lively street filled with carriages and pedestrians going about their daily routines. The architectural beauty of the GPO is evident in its grandeur and classical revival style. Its imposing presence dominates the street scene, symbolizing both power and efficiency in communication during that era. As we delve into this remarkable print, we are transported to a time when handwritten letters were meticulously sorted inside this very building before embarking on long journeys across Britain. The image captures not only a significant postal service hub but also serves as a testament to Georgian-era craftsmanship and urban life. With its historical significance preserved through time, this enchanting engraving allows us to appreciate how communication has evolved over centuries while reminding us of our shared human need for connection – even amidst rapidly changing technology.
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