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MISER EXAMINES LOOT
An old miser checks his hoard by candlelight Date: 19th century
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Media ID 20150873
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Bent Candlelight Checks Elderly Examines Hoard Loot Miser Misers Money
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bask in the timeless allure of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of 'Miser Examines Loot' from Mary Evans Prints Online. This 19th century masterpiece transports you to an era of quiet contemplation and wealth amassed, as an old miser meticulously inspects his hoard by candlelight. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with these premium quality prints, each one a testament to the enduring beauty of classic art.
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 50.8cm x 37.3cm (20" x 14.7")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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Miser Examines Loot - A 19th Century Scene of Cautious Wealth Preservation This evocative 19th century photograph captures the intense scrutiny of a miser as he examines his hoard by the dim, flickering light of a candle. The old man, bent over a mound of gold coins and precious metals, is the embodiment of thrift and penny-pinching, his expression a testament to the single-minded focus on accumulating wealth. The scene transports us back in time, to an era when trade was conducted through barter or currency, and the value of possessions was measured in gold and silver. The man's cluttered room, filled with chests and bags, speaks of a life dedicated to the acquisition of material wealth, with no thought for comfort or luxury. The image is a poignant reminder of the human obsession with wealth and the lengths some will go to in order to amass it. The miser's intense gaze and furrowed brow suggest that he is not only counting his riches but also assessing their worth, ensuring that each coin is accounted for and secure. The photograph's composition, with the man's face partially obscured by the shadows cast by the candle, adds an air of mystery and intrigue. The dimly lit room, with its dusty, cobweb-covered corners, emphasizes the isolation and solitude of the miser's existence. This haunting image offers a glimpse into the past, a window into the mind of a man consumed by his wealth, and a reminder of the enduring human desire to accumulate and protect our possessions.
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