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Canvas Print : AUTHOR & BOOKSELLER, 1811. The Poor Author and the Rich Bookseller. Oil on canvas, 1811, by Washington Allston
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AUTHOR & BOOKSELLER, 1811. The Poor Author and the Rich Bookseller. Oil on canvas, 1811, by Washington Allston
AUTHOR & BOOKSELLER, 1811.
The Poor Author and the Rich Bookseller. Oil on canvas, 1811, by Washington Allston
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Media ID 7592207
1811 Adolescent Book Seller Bradley Smith Broom Chair Class Floor Ink Well Manuscript Poverty Quill Rejection Rich Room Servant Sweep Table Upper Class Washington Writer Allston
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring timeless art into your home with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating piece, "The Poor Author and the Rich Bookseller" by Washington Allston (1811), showcases the intriguing dynamic between an author in need and a prosperous bookseller. This exquisite oil on canvas painting, sourced from Granger Art on Demand, is now available in a high-quality canvas print, allowing you to enjoy the rich details and vibrant colors up close. Perfect for adding depth and character to any room in your home or office.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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AUTHOR & BOOKSELLER, 1811 - A Glimpse into the Contrasting Worlds of Wealth and Poverty
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This oil on canvas painting by Washington Allston, created in 1811, offers a thought-provoking portrayal of social disparities during early American society. Titled "The Poor Author and the Rich Bookseller" it transports us to an intimate room where two men are seated at opposite ends of life's spectrum. In this evocative scene, we witness a destitute author hunched over his manuscript, surrounded by signs of poverty. His humble surroundings include a worn chair and a simple table with an inkwell and quill as his tools for creation. Meanwhile, the opulent bookseller lounges comfortably in his lavish interior adorned with fine art pieces. He is accompanied by an adolescent servant sweeping the floor diligently while a loyal pet dog rests nearby. Allston masterfully captures the tension between these two figures from different classes through their body language and expressions. The author's face reveals both determination and resignation as he faces potential rejection from the wealthy bookseller who holds power over publishing opportunities. "The Poor Author and the Rich Bookseller" serves as a poignant reminder of societal inequalities that persist throughout history. It prompts viewers to reflect upon themes such as class divide, artistic struggle against financial constraints, and how economic disparity can shape opportunities for creative minds.
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