Premium Framed Print : Measuring Salt. 19Th Century Reproduction Of Woodcut In Ordonnances De La Prevoste Des Marchands De Paris Dated 1500
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Measuring Salt. 19Th Century Reproduction Of Woodcut In Ordonnances De La Prevoste Des Marchands De Paris Dated 1500
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Ages Apparel Attire Boats Business Calling Clothes Clothing Commerce Costume Craft Drawings Dress Engravings Garb Garments Illustrations Measuring Mediaeval Medieval Middle Occupation Prints Profession Sack Salt Sixteenth Sketch Sketches Skill Trade Vocation Weighing Work Worker Nineteenth Weigh
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Measuring Salt" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a reproduction of a woodcut found in the Ordonnances De La Prevoste Des Marchands De Paris dated 1500. The image showcases an individual dressed in medieval attire, engaged in the skilled occupation of measuring salt. The intricate costume worn by this worker transports us to a time when trade and commerce were vital aspects of society. With boats visible in the background, we can imagine this scene taking place near bustling ports where salt was an essential commodity for preserving food and enhancing flavors. The attention to detail captured in this print highlights not only the historical significance but also the craftsmanship involved in such professions during that era. The worker's meticulous approach to weighing and measuring each sack of salt is evident, emphasizing their dedication to their calling. As we explore this image further, it becomes apparent that clothing played an important role as well. The garments worn by individuals during these times reflected their social status and vocation. This particular worker's garb signifies their involvement in trade and aligns with other illustrations from that period. Ken Welsh's black-and-white rendering adds depth and authenticity to this piece, transporting viewers back through time into a world where skillful labor shaped societies. Whether displayed as part of a historical collection or appreciated individually, "Measuring Salt" serves as a reminder of our rich past and how various occupations have contributed to shaping our present-day world.
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