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Bookish woman in a library talking to an author
Bookish woman in a library talking to an author. She says, Your last novel is delicious with an indescribable charm. She thinks, Although I only read a few pages. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, Ce qu on dit et ce qu on pense, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829
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Media ID 23200714
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Brothers Bust Comedy Dandy Flattery Gabriel Gihaut Monde Petites Scheffer Bookish Insincerity
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring the enchanting world of literature to your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating image "Bookish woman in a library talking to an author" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this print perfectly encapsulates the magic of a deep conversation between a reader and an author. With every detail, from the woman's engrossed expression to the stacks of books surrounding them, this print is a testament to the timeless connection between the written word and those who cherish it. Elevate your living space with this beautifully framed, high-quality artwork that is sure to inspire endless hours of reading and reflection.
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 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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.
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In this exquisitely hand-colored lithograph by the Gihaut brothers, we find ourselves in the hallowed halls of a grand library, where the line between reality and fiction blurrs as a bookish woman engages in a conversation with a distinguished author. The woman, with her glasses perched on the bridge of her nose and a stack of books in tow, listens intently as the author shares stories about his latest novel. Her expression is one of rapt attention and admiration, her eyes sparkling with a hint of flattery. Yet, as she thinks to herself, a subtle shift in her expression reveals the insincerity lurking beneath the surface. Though she has only read a few pages of the author's work, she feels compelled to feign interest and praise, perhaps to impress or to fit in with the sophisticated crowd that surrounds her. The author, oblivious to her insincerity, continues to regale her with tales of his literary creations, his confidence bolstered by her apparent enthusiasm. The scene is a beautiful tableau of life in the world of literature and culture, where art and beauty intertwine with the complexities of human nature. The intricately detailed interior of the library, with its ornate furnishings and grand architecture, serves as a backdrop to this social scene, evoking a sense of elegance and refinement. The woman's fashionable attire, complete with a high-collared dress and a feathered hat, adds to the comedy of the situation, highlighting the absurdity of her insincere flattery. This image, created by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer and published by the Gihaut Freres in Paris in 1829, is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the nuances of human emotion and the richness of the literary world.
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