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Fine Art Print : William Caxton in his workshop
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William Caxton in his workshop
Great nobles visited Caxtons workshop. William Caxton (c.1422-1492), English merchant and printer, the first to introduce the printing press to England and the first English seller of printed books, is visited in his workshop by noblemen keen to look at his books
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of William Caxton in his workshop by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Widely regarded as the father of English printing, Caxton's groundbreaking innovations brought literature to the masses. This evocative print transports you back to the 15th century, where noble visitors gather around Caxton as he works tirelessly on his prized printing press. Add a touch of history and culture to your home or office with this stunning Fine Art 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.1cm x 50.8cm (14.2" 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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In this evocative 15th-century image, we find William Caxton, the pioneering English merchant and printer, engrossed in his workshop. Surrounded by the paraphernalia of his trade, Caxton, born around 1422, is in the midst of a lively discussion with a group of noblemen. The great lords of the realm have come to pay a visit, intrigued by the innovative technology and the allure of the printed word. Caxton, the first Englishman to bring the printing press to his homeland, is a pivotal figure in the history of the English language and literature. His workshop, filled with the hum of activity and the scent of ink and paper, represents a crucible of intellectual and cultural transformation. The noblemen, dressed in rich robes and bearing the insignia of their high rank, lean in to examine the books spread out before them. Their rapt attention speaks volumes about the value and prestige that printed texts were beginning to command. This historical scene, set in the late medieval period, is a testament to the power of the written word and the enduring allure of knowledge. The exchange between Caxton and the noblemen is a poignant reminder of the role that the printed book played in shaping the intellectual landscape of England and fostering a culture of learning and discourse. As the first English seller of printed books, Caxton's workshop served as a catalyst for the dissemination of ideas and the spread of literacy, paving the way for the rich literary and cultural heritage that would come to define the English language and its people.
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