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18th Century Shop
A customer at a shop stall, circa 1770. Engraving by Daniel Chodowiecki. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11801998
© 2010 Getty Images
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite 18th Century Shop print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection. This captivating engraving by Daniel Chodowiecki, as captured by Hulton Archive, transports you to an era of elegance and charm. Witness the hustle and bustle of a bustling shop in the 1700s, where customers engage in lively transactions with the shopkeeper. Add a touch of history and timeless elegance to your home or office with this beautiful work of art.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the bustling streets of an 18th-century shop. The scene, captured by the talented engraver Daniel Chodowiecki, showcases a customer engrossed in a transaction at a quaint shop stall around 1770. The image transports us to an era where retail was far from the modern experience we know today. The intricate details reveal a world filled with charm and simplicity. A shopkeeper stands behind the counter, attentively weighing goods on scales while engaging with his customer. Two women are present in this intimate setting, perhaps representing the limited roles women had in society during that period. The composition is beautifully framed within its original context, allowing viewers to appreciate every delicate line etched by Chodowiecki's skilled hand. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the image, emphasizing both the meticulous craftsmanship of the engraving and capturing an authentic atmosphere of this historical moment. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Hulton Archive's collection, it serves as a reminder of how much has changed over centuries but also how some aspects remain timeless – like human interaction through commerce. This photograph offers not only aesthetic pleasure but also invites contemplation about our own relationship with shopping and trade throughout history.
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