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A Sketch for The General Post Office, One Minute to Six, 1860 (oil on panel)
5889217 A Sketch for The General Post Office, One Minute to Six, 1860 (oil on panel) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); 30.5x20.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23288992
© The Maas Gallery, London / Bridgeman Images
Bustling Busy General Post Office Pillar Pillars Post Office Rush Rushing
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating detail and rich colors of George Elgar Hicks' "A Sketch for The General Post Office, One Minute to Six, 1860" with our Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This exquisite oil on panel painting, showcasing the bustling activity of a London street scene, is now available in high-quality print form for your home or office. Bring the timeless beauty of this Bridgeman Images masterpiece into your space and elevate your décor with our authentic and vibrant reproductions.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a moment frozen in time - "A Sketch for The General Post Office, One Minute to Six, 1860" by George Elgar Hicks. Painted with oil on panel, this artwork measures 30.5x20.3 cm and is held in a private collection. The scene depicted showcases the hustle and bustle of London's General Post Office just before closing time. A diverse crowd fills the frame - men, women, and children all caught up in the rush of their daily lives. The artist skillfully portrays the sense of urgency as people hurry about their business. The painting highlights the architectural beauty of the post office building itself, with its grand pillars and columns standing tall against the backdrop of a busy city street. It serves as a reminder of an era when communication relied heavily on physical mail delivery. Hicks' attention to detail brings every element to life - from individual expressions on faces to intricate clothing styles that reflect Victorian fashion trends. This snapshot into history offers us a glimpse into what life was like during this bustling period. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand how society functioned at one minute to six o'clock in 1860 London – forever captured through Hicks' masterful brushstrokes.
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