Framed 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
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring timeless charm to your home or office with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring "Dunderpate Speaks to the Pastrycook" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful image, dated 1938, captures a humorous moment from the past as Dunderpate tries to negotiate a marriage proposal with the unsuspecting pastrycook. The intricate details and rich colors of this rights-managed print are beautifully showcased in our high-quality frames, making it an excellent addition to any decor. Relive the wit and whimsy of the past with this captivating piece of history.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or 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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