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Fine Art Print : The Christmas Postboy
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The Christmas Postboy
The Christmas Postboy.
1877
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Media ID 23104274
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the magic of the holiday season with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, "The Christmas Postboy" (1877), captures the essence of a bygone era with its charming depiction of a postboy delivering holiday cards and parcels through the snowy streets. Add a touch of timeless elegance and tradition to your home or office with this beautiful fine art print, perfect for brightening up any space and spreading holiday cheer all year round.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 50.8cm (14" x 20")
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.
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The Christmas Postboy (1877) This evocative image captures the spirit of the holiday season in the late 1800s, as a young postboy braves the snowy winter weather to make his deliveries. Dressed in a bright red coat, the postboy is determined to bring cheer to his community, despite the challenging conditions. The trees surrounding him are dusted with snow, their branches reaching up towards the sky as if in celebration of the season. The postboy's expression is focused and resolute, as he clutches a bundle of letters and parcels under his arm. The snow crunches beneath his feet as he trudges through the winter wonderland, leaving a trail of footprints in the freshly fallen snow. The red coat, a traditional color associated with the festive season, stands out against the white backdrop, adding a pop of color and warmth to the scene. The Victorian era, in which this photograph was taken, was a time of great change and innovation. The postal service was an essential part of daily life, connecting people across vast distances and bringing news, letters, and packages to their doorsteps. The postboy, with his dedicated work ethic and unwavering commitment to his job, embodies the spirit of perseverance and determination that defined the era. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, to a simpler era when the magic of the holiday season was found in the little things, like the arrival of a letter or package from a loved one. The Christmas Postboy serves as a reminder of the importance of connection, community, and the enduring power of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity.
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