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Bookish woman in a library talking to an author
Bookish woman in a library talking to an author. She says, Your last novel is delicious with an indescribable charm. She thinks, Although I only read a few pages. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, Ce qu on dit et ce qu on pense, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829
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Media ID 23200714
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Brothers Bust Comedy Dandy Flattery Gabriel Gihaut Monde Petites Scheffer Bookish Insincerity
20"x24" (61x51cm) Metal Print
Bring the enchanting world of literature to life with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness a bookish woman in a library deeply engrossed in conversation with an author, her eyes sparkling with delight as she shares her praise for his latest novel. This exquisite print, with its rich colors and vivid details, is a testament to the enduring allure of the written word. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office space and let the magic of storytelling unfold before your eyes.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 60.9cm x 50.8cm (24" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 51.4cm (24.2" x 20.2")
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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In this exquisitely hand-colored lithograph by the Gihaut brothers, we find ourselves in the hallowed halls of a grand library, where the line between reality and fiction blurrs as a bookish woman engages in a conversation with a distinguished author. The woman, with her glasses perched on the bridge of her nose and a stack of books in tow, listens intently as the author shares stories about his latest novel. Her expression is one of rapt attention and admiration, her eyes sparkling with a hint of flattery. Yet, as she thinks to herself, a subtle shift in her expression reveals the insincerity lurking beneath the surface. Though she has only read a few pages of the author's work, she feels compelled to feign interest and praise, perhaps to impress or to fit in with the sophisticated crowd that surrounds her. The author, oblivious to her insincerity, continues to regale her with tales of his literary creations, his confidence bolstered by her apparent enthusiasm. The scene is a beautiful tableau of life in the world of literature and culture, where art and beauty intertwine with the complexities of human nature. The intricately detailed interior of the library, with its ornate furnishings and grand architecture, serves as a backdrop to this social scene, evoking a sense of elegance and refinement. The woman's fashionable attire, complete with a high-collared dress and a feathered hat, adds to the comedy of the situation, highlighting the absurdity of her insincere flattery. This image, created by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer and published by the Gihaut Freres in Paris in 1829, is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the nuances of human emotion and the richness of the literary world.
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