Fine Art Print : Dickens Birthplace
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Dickens Birthplace
HIS BIRTHPLACE at 387 Mile End Terrace, Commercial Road, Landport, Portsmouth, where Charles Dickens was born on 7 February 1812
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Media ID 612288
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1812 Birth Place Born Commercial Dickens Mile Places Portsmouth Shutters Terrace Landport
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of literary history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Dickens Birthplace by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image transports you back in time to 387 Mile End Terrace, Commercial Road, Landport, Portsmouth, where Charles Dickens was born on 7 February 1812. Our high-quality print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings the rich detail and authenticity of this historic site into your home or office. Add a touch of literary charm and elegance to your space with this beautiful Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the humble birthplace of Charles Dickens, one of the most celebrated authors in English literature. Located at 387 Mile End Terrace, Commercial Road, Landport in Portsmouth, this unassuming building is where Dickens was born on a cold February morning in 1812. The date, the 7th, would later inspire the title of one of his most famous works, "A Tale of Two Cities." The image, taken in the late 1800s, shows the terraced house with its shuttered windows and worn brick facade. The commercial road in front is quiet and empty, and the only sounds that would have disturbed the peace would have been the distant rumble of horses' hooves and the cries of street vendors. Despite its modest appearance, Dickens' birthplace has become a pilgrimage site for literary enthusiasts from around the world. The house, which is now a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the early life of the author who went on to write such classics as "Oliver Twist," "Great Expectations," and "Bleak House." The history of this place is rich and layered. Dickens' father was a clerk in the Navy Pay Office, and the family lived in poverty. Dickens' experiences in Portsmouth, including his time in a local workhouse, would later inform his writing and shape his worldview. As you gaze at this photograph, imagine the young Charles Dickens playing in the streets of Landport, or sitting at a desk in the cramped rooms of his family home, penning stories that would captivate the world. This birthplace may be small, but it holds a place of great significance in the annals of literary history.
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