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Cover design, Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil
Part-work cover design by George Cruickshank, Frank Fairlegh or Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil, Part I, price one shilling.
1849
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1840s 1849 Arthur Characters Cruickshank Fiction Frank Instalment Monthly Paternoster Price Private Prose Pupil Serial Shilling Serialisation Serialised
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This cover design, created by renowned English illustrators George Cruickshank or Frank Fairlegh for the first installment of "Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil" in 1849, offers a glimpse into the intriguing world of Victorian literature. The title, "Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil," is printed boldly at the top, with the subtitle, "Part I," and "price one shilling" below. The ornate border, filled with intricate patterns and lush foliage, frames the central illustration. The scene depicts a group of people gathered around a table, engrossed in a book. A young boy, dressed in the attire of a private pupil, sits at the head of the table, his eyes wide with fascination as he reads aloud to an older gentleman and a woman. The expression on their faces suggests that they are fully absorbed in the story. In the background, other characters, including a maid and a cook, go about their daily chores, adding to the sense of domesticity and routine. The cover design for "Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil" is a testament to the popularity of serialized fiction during the Victorian era. Published in monthly installments, this prose work would have been eagerly anticipated by readers, who would have paid a shilling each month to continue following the story. The cover design, with its intricate illustrations and engaging scene, would have been a key selling point, enticing readers to purchase the latest installment. This cover design, created by George Cruickshank or Frank Fairlegh, is a beautiful example of the illustrative style of the time and a reminder of the rich literary history of the 1840s. It was published by Arthur Hall, Virtue & Co., located at Paternoster Row in London.
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