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English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait
English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century. Ruddle the artist smoking a pipe while painting Bragg seated on a saddle stand. Mr. Braggs equestrian portrait. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour, Bradbury and Evans. London, 1853
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of an English gentleman from the 19th century. Dressed in the traditional hunting pinks, Mr. Bragg poses confidently for his portrait, while his artist, Ruddle, adds the final touches with a pipe in hand. This stunning piece, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to a bygone era and adds a touch of timeless elegance to any space. Order now and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 19th-century image, an English gentleman named Mr. Bragg takes a break from his hunting pursuits to have his portrait painted. Dressed in the traditional hunting pinks, complete with a red jacket, white breeches, and a green waistcoat, Mr. Bragg sits confidently on a saddle stand, his hunting hat perched atop his head. The painter, Ruddle, captures the moment with great detail, skillfully rendering every crease and wrinkle in the gentleman's clothing. Ruddle himself is engrossed in his work, a pipe clenched between his teeth, as he adds the finishing touches to the portrait. The scene unfolds before a shop window, where the hustle and bustle of Victorian life continues unabated. Shop clerks and customers mill about, their faces a mix of surprise and shock as they take in the unexpected sight of a gentleman having his portrait painted in the middle of the street. The shopkeepers, Messrs. Frippery and Flummery, sell fabrics and haberdashery, their wares displayed in the window behind Mr. Bragg. The comical and humorous tone of the image is heightened by the presence of a bolt of muslin fabric, which seems to have inadvertently crashed through the window, creating a chaotic scene. The horse, Hercules, tethered to the saddle stand, looks on with a quizzical expression, as if wondering what all the fuss is about. This handcoloured steel engraving, taken from Robert Smith Surtees' Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour, is a delightful snapshot of life in Victorian England, capturing the contrast between the rural pursuit of hunting and the urban world of commerce and industry. The image, with its intricate details and vivid colours, is a testament to the skill of the artist, John Leech, and the enduring appeal of the Victorian era.
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