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Little Dorrit Title Page
Frontispiece from the Centenary edition of the works of Charles Dickens
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1855 Centenary Dickens Dorrit Edition Frontis Piece Gondola Title
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 17.7cm (9.3" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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 title page image is the frontispiece from the Centenary Edition of the works of Charles Dickens, published in 1855. The illustration, created by an unknown artist, accompanies the novel "Little Dorrit," one of Dickens' most beloved and enduring works. The title is elegantly written in flowing script, with "Little Dorrit" appearing in a larger font size and bolded for emphasis. At the center of the image, a gondola glides serenely along a Venetian canal, its oarsman in traditional striped shirt and straw hat, a scene reminiscent of the novel's opening chapters where the Dorrit family, including our eponymous heroine, are imprisoned in the Marshalsea debtors' prison in London but dream of better days in Italy. The gondola's gentle progression through the water reflects the novel's themes of hope, redemption, and the power of the human spirit to transcend adversity. The image is from the 57th volume of the Centenary Edition, a significant publication marking the 100th anniversary of Dickens' birth. The edition, which contained all of Dickens' works up to that point, was published in monthly parts, with this volume appearing in February 1855. The image serves as a visual introduction to the novel, setting the tone for the reader's journey into the world of Little Dorrit and her fellow characters. The intricate details of the gondola, the shimmering water, and the ornate buildings along the canal are all rendered with exquisite care, making this a truly beautiful and evocative piece of Victorian-era book design. The image is a testament to the enduring appeal of Dickens' works and the power of the written word to transport us to another time and place.
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