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Cartoon, Old Father Time
Cartoon, Old Father Time.
1860
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Media ID 23098840
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1860 Alphabet Hourglass Journal Petit Pour Rire Scythe Wings Youth
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Introduce a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your home decor with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the charming and timeless cartoon, "Old Father Time" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating illustration, originally published in 1860, depicts Old Father Time as a jolly, rotund figure with an hourglass and a long white beard. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring this classic cartoon to life, making it a delightful addition to any room. Our high-quality framed prints are carefully crafted to preserve the rich details and authenticity of the original artwork, ensuring that you can enjoy this precious piece of history for years to come.
Framed and mounted 17x12 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 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). 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 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
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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a captivating and whimsical cartoon from the 1860s, offers a delightful depiction of time personified as an old man with a flowing beard, wearing a toga and holding a scythe and an hourglass. This charming image, created by an unidentified French artist, is a testament to the enduring fascination with the concept of time and its passage. The cartoon shows Old Father Time in a playful moment as he pours laughter from a jug into the faces of a group of young boys, who are huddled around him, their eyes wide with wonder and amusement. The boys, dressed in various outfits representing the alphabet from A to Z, represent the stages of life from infancy to old age. The little boy in front, with a Petit Journal badge on his hat, seems particularly delighted by the old man's antics. The image is filled with humor and a sense of nostalgia, inviting us to reflect on the fleeting nature of youth and the inevitability of aging. The use of wings on Old Father Time's back adds a touch of mythology and reinforces the idea of time as an eternal force that transcends human experience. This beautiful and intriguing cartoon, which can be found in the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of cartoons, humor, and the human condition. Its timeless appeal and enduring message continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a valuable addition to any collection or display.
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