Fine Art Print : Sedan Chair / King Graphic
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Sedan Chair / King Graphic
Toil and Pleasure a lady is carried through the snow by servants in a sedan chair Date: circa 1800
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1800 Carried Chairs Graphic Pleasure Powered Sedan Servants Toil
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the past with our Sedan Chair / King graphic Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to an era of opulence and luxury. Depicting a lady being carried through the snow by her devoted servants in a sedans chair, this fine art print is a stunning representation of the toil and pleasure of the past. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your home or office with this beautiful, rights managed print.
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 image captures the essence of contrasting elements - toil and pleasure - as a regal lady is carried through the snowy landscape in a Sedan Chair, surrounded by attentive servants. Dating back to circa 1800, Sedan Chairs were a luxurious mode of transportation for the elite, providing comfort and protection from the elements. The intricately designed chair, adorned with rich fabrics and ornate carvings, is a stark contrast to the harsh winter conditions outside. The laborious task of carrying the chair through the snow is undertaken by a team of strong men, dressed in heavy winter garments. Their faces are etched with the strain of the effort required, yet their expressions remain determined and focused on ensuring their esteemed passenger reaches her destination safely and comfortably. The Sedan Chair, also known as a palanquin, was a popular means of transportation for the wealthy during the 18th and 19th centuries. It was typically carried by four to six men, who would take turns lifting and carrying the chair, often for great distances. This graphic depiction of a lady being carried through the snowy landscape in a Sedan Chair serves as a reminder of the privileged lifestyle of the aristocracy during this era, contrasted against the toil and hardship endured by their servants. The intricate details of the Sedan Chair, the determined expressions of the servants, and the snow-covered landscape all come together to create a captivating and evocative image that transports us back in time to an era of grandeur and luxury, where the simple act of transportation was an elaborate and laborious affair.
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