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A Question of Precedence by Dennis Mallet
Father Christmas and a stork bringing a new baby find they have arrived at a chimney pot at the same time. Date: 1938
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Media ID 14380650
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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.
A Question of Precedence
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating and whimsical illustration by Dennis Mallett, dated back to 1938, showcasing a heartwarming Christmas scene unfolding on a snow-covered rooftop. The image presents an unexpected encounter between Father Christmas and a stork as they both arrive at the same chimney pot, each bearing a gift for the newborn baby. The scene is set against a backdrop of a winter wonderland, with snowflakes gently descending from the sky, blanketing the rooftops and trees below. Father Christmas, dressed in his traditional red suit and hat, carries a sack full of toys and presents, while the stork, with its distinctive curved beak and long legs, balances a cradle containing a newborn baby. Despite their different modes of transportation, both Father Christmas and the stork display a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect as they acknowledge each other's presence. The baby, wrapped in soft blankets and swaddling clothes, gazes up at the sky, seemingly unaware of the magical moment unfolding above. This charming illustration captures the essence of the holiday season, with its themes of new beginnings, generosity, and the magic of Christmas. The image invites viewers to imagine the wonder and excitement of a newborn's arrival, and the joy that Father Christmas and the stork bring to the special moment. "A Question of Precedence" is a timeless and enchanting piece that embodies the spirit of Christmas and the beauty of the winter season.
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