Framed Print : George Washington Cable, American novelist
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George Washington Cable, American novelist
George Washington Cable (1844-1925), American novelist from Louisiana.
circa 1890s
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Media ID 14350114
© Mary Evans Picture Library/The Annabel Watts Collection
Cable Fiction Moustache Novelist Realism Realist Washington
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring a touch of American literary history into your home with our Framed Prints featuring George Washington Cable, the renowned novelist from Louisiana. This elegant print, sourced from The Annabel Watts Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, captures a captivating image of Cable from the 1890s. Add this unique piece to your decor and celebrate the rich literary heritage of the United States. Order now and bring a piece of history to your walls.
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
This portrait captures the introspective and thoughtful gaze of George Washington Cable (1844-1925), an influential American novelist and short story writer from Louisiana. Born in New Orleans, Cable is considered a pioneer of American realism, using his writing to explore the complexities of Southern life and race relations in the aftermath of the Civil War. During the 1890s, Cable's literary career was at its height. He had already published several acclaimed works, including "The Grandissimes" and "Old Creole Days," which offered nuanced portrayals of Creole and African American characters. This portrait, taken around that time, shows Cable in middle age, with a distinguished moustache and a serious expression that seems to reflect the depth of his literary insights. Cable's writing challenged the prevailing stereotypes and simplistic views of the South, instead offering complex and multifaceted portrayals of its people. His work helped to broaden the literary landscape of America, paving the way for future generations of writers to explore the rich and complex tapestry of American life. This evocative portrait offers a glimpse into the mind of a man who used his words to challenge perceptions, provoke thought, and inspire new ways of seeing the world around him. George Washington Cable remains an important figure in American literature, and this portrait serves as a fitting tribute to his enduring legacy.
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