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St Johns Gate

Engraving depicting St Johns Gate, in Clerkenwell, London, the residence of Edward Cave (1691-1754), an English printer, editor and publisher with the illustration of St Johns Gate featured beneath a facsimile of a letter by Cave, London, Great Britain, circa 1747. St Johns Gate is one of the few remains from Clerkenwells monastic past, built in 1504 by Prior Thomas Docwra as the south entrance to the inner precinct of the Priory of the Knights of Saint John. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

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Kean Collection

Media ID 13588549

© 2010 Getty Images

Copy Gate Human Interest Letter London England Printer Representing Residential Building Clerkenwell Editors Edward Cave Publisher

A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Bring the historic charm of London's Clerkenwell district into your home with our exquisite St Johns Gate poster print from the Kean Collection at Media Storehouse. This beautiful engraving, originally created in the early 18th century, depicts St Johns Gate, the former residence of renowned English printer and editor, Edward Cave. Add this timeless piece of art to your walls and transport yourself to the rich history of London's literary past. Order your St Johns Gate poster print today from Fine Art Storehouse and experience the elegance and sophistication of this captivating image.

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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 33.8cm x 59.4cm (13.3" x 23.4")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the historic St Johns Gate in Clerkenwell, London. The gate, built in 1504 by Prior Thomas Docwra, stands as a remarkable relic from the area's monastic past. It served as the south entrance to the inner precinct of the Priory of the Knights of Saint John. Featured beneath a facsimile of a letter by Edward Cave, an influential English printer, editor, and publisher who resided within its walls during the mid-18th century, this engraving offers a glimpse into both architectural and literary history. The illustration technique used in this print beautifully captures every intricate detail of St Johns Gate. Its towering presence against a backdrop of bustling streets evokes a sense of awe and reverence for its historical significance. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to 1747 London when Cave's printing press was at its peak. This visual representation allows us to imagine him diligently working inside his residential building within St Johns Gate – editing manuscripts that would shape public opinion and disseminating knowledge through his publications. Through this photograph, we not only appreciate the craftsmanship behind this engraving but also gain insight into how one man's dedication to literature left an indelible mark on both Clerkenwell's heritage and England's publishing industry.

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