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Poster 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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring historic charm into your space with the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring "A View of Beau-Ville from Dighton's City Characters, 1824" by renowned English etcher, Richard Dighton. This exquisite artwork, showcasing the picturesque scene of Beau-Ville as depicted in Dighton's iconic series, adds an air of timeless elegance and intrigue. The intricate details of this etching, originally from a private collection, are beautifully preserved in our high-quality prints. Transport yourself back in time with this captivating piece of historical art.
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 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 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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