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Fine Art Print : Sir Henry Cole, KCB, British designer, civil servant and writer, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
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Sir Henry Cole, KCB, British designer, civil servant and writer, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Henry Cole, KCB, British designer, civil servant and writer, 1877. Cole (1808-1882) assisted Rowland Hill in designing the worlds first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, and in 1843 published the first Christmas card. He assisted Prince Albert with the planning of the 1851 Great Exhibition and was the founding Director of the South Kensington Museum, renamed the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1899.. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy, law, medicine, etc. Photographed from life by Lock and Whitfield, with brief biographical notices by Thompson Cooper. (London, 1876-1883)
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Sir Henry Cole, KCB, by Lock & Whitfield. This captivating portrait of the British designer, civil servant, and writer, taken in 1877, showcases Cole's distinguished character and intelligence. Known for his groundbreaking work with Rowland Hill on the design of the world's first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, Sir Henry Cole's legacy continues to shape communication history. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless elegance to your space.
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.
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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.
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This print showcases the distinguished figure of Sir Henry Cole, KCB, a renowned British designer, civil servant, and writer. Captured in 1877 by Lock & Whitfield, this portrait immortalizes a man who played an instrumental role in shaping British history. Sir Henry Cole's accomplishments are vast and far-reaching. He assisted Rowland Hill in designing the world's first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, revolutionizing communication as we know it. In addition to his postal innovations, he published the very first Christmas card in 1843—a tradition that has since become synonymous with holiday celebrations worldwide. His contributions extended beyond design and literature. Sir Henry Cole was also involved in planning the prestigious Great Exhibition of 1851 under Prince Albert's guidance. Furthermore, he served as the founding Director of what is now known as the Victoria and Albert Museum—an institution dedicated to preserving art and design for future generations. In this powerful image captured by Lock & Whitfield from their collection "Men of Mark". Sir Henry Cole exudes intelligence and determination. His piercing gaze reflects a man deeply committed to his work while embodying qualities that defined Victorian-era England—innovation, creativity, and devotion to progress. As we admire this remarkable photograph today at The Print Collector museum of ornamental art or any other exhibition where it may be displayed (not for commercial use), we pay tribute to an extraordinary individual whose legacy continues to shape our lives centuries later.
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