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Undergraduette at Oxford
Here I am, in a darling little room all my own, an Oxford undergraduette at last. - a possible illustration for Woolfs A room of ones own ?
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Darling Ones Oxford University 1927
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative illustration from 1927, a young woman, with a look of determination and excitement in her eyes, sits in the cozy confines of her new room at Oxford University. The room, adorned with floral wallpaper and a fireplace, exudes a sense of warmth and comfort, a sanctuary where the undergraduette can focus on her studies and pursue her intellectual pursuits. The year is 1927, a time when women were still making strides in higher education in Britain, and this young woman represents the countless others who dreamed of attending one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Virginia Woolf's seminal work, "A Room of One's Own," published in 1929, explores the idea that for a woman to write fiction, she must have both a room of her own and an independent income. This illustration captures the essence of that idea, as the undergraduette, surrounded by her books and personal belongings, revels in the freedom and independence that comes with having a space of her own to call her own. The room may be small, but it is hers, and it is here that she can truly be herself and follow her dreams. The historical significance of this image lies in its representation of a pivotal moment in the history of women's education. The young woman in the illustration embodies the spirit of determination and resilience that characterized the early female students of Oxford University, who fought against the odds to gain an education in a male-dominated institution. Today, this image serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made in women's education, while also highlighting the importance of continuing the fight for gender equality in all areas of society.
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