Fine Art Print : Dunderpate speaks to the pastrycook
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Dunderpate speaks to the pastrycook
Dunderpate speaks to the pastrycook about marrying his daughter, but the pastrycook doesn t like the idea of making him free food for the rest of his life. Date: 1938
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Media ID 7226289
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1938 Baker Conversation Dunce Dunderpate Hanging Margaret Rolling Speaking Talking Pastrycook
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring timeless charm to your home or office with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, "Dunderpate Speaks to the Pastrycook" by Mary Evans Prints Online (1938), tells a humorous tale of courtship and tradition. Witness the memorable exchange between Dunderpate and the reluctant pastrycook as he considers the prospect of marrying off his daughter. Add this beautiful piece to your collection and let the story unfold, one glance at a time.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 48.2cm (16" x 19")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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
In this illustration from the 1930s, we find Dunderpate, a bumbling and good-natured dunce, engaged in a serious conversation with the local pastrycook, Mary. The scene takes place in Mary's quaint bakery, where the warm aroma of fresh pastries fills the air. Dunderpate, with a hopeful expression on his face, leans over the counter, speaking earnestly to Mary about his intentions towards her daughter. Mary, a stout, no-nonsense woman with a rolling pin in hand, listens intently, her brow furrowed in concern. The idea of her beloved pastrycook becoming the father-in-law she would have to provide for, day in and day out, does not sit well with her. The weight of this potential responsibility is evident in her furrowed brow and clenched jaw. The background of the illustration is filled with the hustle and bustle of the bustling bakery. Boys in short pants and newsboy caps play on the floor, their laughter mingling with the clinking of pots and pans and the soft hum of conversation. The atmosphere is one of warmth and community, a testament to the importance of small-town life in the 1930s. Dunderpate, ever the optimist, reaches into his pocket and pulls out a well-worn book, holding it out to Mary as a symbol of his dedication to education and self-improvement. The pastrycook, however, remains unconvinced, her expression unchanged. The conversation between the two continues, the outcome uncertain, as the sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene. This charming illustration, with its intricate details and rich storytelling, offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in a bygone era. The interplay of light and shadow, the expressive body language of the characters, and the warm, inviting atmosphere of the bakery all come together to create a timeless and evocative image.
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