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Vanity Fair Print of Sir Henry Cole
Victorian caricature of Sir Henry Cole, an English civil servant and inventor who facilitated many innovations in commerce and education in 19th century Britain. Cole is credited with devising the concept of sending greetings cards at Christmas time, introducing the worlds first commercial Christmas card in 1843. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871
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1870 1879 Caricature Cartoon Characters Clothing Equality Historical Clothing Human Build Human Size Humor Image Created 1870 1879 Inventor Justice Concept Large Build Only Men Oversized Overweight Period Costume Satire Scale Scientist Senior Adult Styles Traditional Clothing Vanity Vanity Fair White Hair Cole Image Created 19th Century Retro Styled Victorian Style
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with a touch of Victorian charm! Our Media Storehouse range of greeting cards features the captivating Vanity Fair Print of Sir Henry Cole by duncan1890 from the Fine Art Storehouse. This exquisite caricature of the English civil servant and inventor, Sir Henry Cole, showcases his wit and sophistication during the 19th century's most influential era. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to show you care, these elegant greeting cards are sure to add a delightful touch to any mailbox or special occasion. Bring a piece of history to life with our Media Storehouse collection.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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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This print from the 19th century showcases a Victorian caricature of Sir Henry Cole, an influential English civil servant and inventor. Renowned for his contributions to commerce and education in Britain, Cole's most notable achievement was conceptualizing the idea of Christmas greetings cards. In 1843, he introduced the world's first commercial Christmas card, forever changing holiday traditions. Created by James Tissot for Vanity Fair in 1871, this large-scale lithograph captures the essence of Cole with its retro styling and historical clothing. The portrait is a satirical representation, highlighting his oversized build and old-fashioned appearance with white hair. Despite his physical attributes being exaggerated in this caricature, it serves as a humorous commentary on vanity and societal norms during that era. The image transports us back to a time when men dominated positions of power and influence. It reflects the period costume and Victorian style prevalent during Cole's lifetime. This antique engraved illustration offers insight into both history and culture while showcasing the justice concept through equality satire. As we admire this print today, we are reminded of how far society has progressed since then - embracing diversity in all forms. While some aspects may seem outdated or comical to our modern sensibilities, it serves as a testament to human progress over time.
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