Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Arts > Artists > R > Charles Robinson

The Stationers Shop

The Stationers Shop


Framed Photos
Photo Prints
Jigsaw Puzzles
Poster Prints
Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Mary Evans Prints Online

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

The Stationers Shop

The Stationers Shop. A Stationer looks sternly down at a young boy who has approached the counter

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 4406721

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10417666

Copy Counter Envelopes Proprietor Robinson Sheaf Stationer Stationers Stationery Inkwells


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of quiet intensity in The Stationers Shop, a historical establishment where the art of writing and the craft of bookmaking once thrived. The stern-faced stationer, with his well-worn apron and furrowed brow, gazes intently at the young boy who has approached the counter. The lad, with a sheaf of papers in hand and a curious expression on his face, seems to be seeking guidance or perhaps even approval from the proprietor. The scene is filled with the paraphernalia of the stationery trade: inkwells, quills, envelopes, and stacks of paper and books. The air is thick with the scent of ink and the quiet hum of creativity. The stationer's shop was a vital hub of intellectual and artistic activity during the Renaissance and beyond, providing the tools and materials that fueled the spread of knowledge and the development of literature. Young Charles Robinson, the subject of this photograph, may be on the cusp of embarking on his own literary journey. The stationer's stern gaze and the weight of the papers in his hand suggest the importance of the task at hand. The historical significance of this moment is not lost on us, as we are reminded of the crucial role that stationers played in the dissemination of ideas and the preservation of knowledge throughout history. This photograph, with its rich detail and evocative atmosphere, transports us back in time to an era when the written word held a special power and magic. It invites us to reflect on the enduring importance of the written word and the role that stationers continue to play in our lives, as we seek to express ourselves, connect with others, and preserve our own stories for future generations.

MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
inventory
Photo Prints are in stock
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Aeneas in Battle
Aeneas in Battle
The First Bus out of West Berlin after the Blockade, 1949
The First Bus out of West Berlin after the Blockade, 1949
Shawnee Native Americans besieging Fort Boonesborough on the Kentucky frontier during the American Revolution, September 1778. Line engraving, 19th century
Shawnee Native Americans besieging Fort Boonesborough on the Kentucky frontier during the American Revolution, September 1778. Line engraving, 19th century
Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood
Angel sculptures, Alfredo Ceschiatti, Metropolitan Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil, South America
Angel sculptures, Alfredo Ceschiatti, Metropolitan Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil, South America
Elizabeth Ann Everest (d. 1895), Nanny to Winston Churchill (1874-1965) (b / w photo)
Elizabeth Ann Everest (d. 1895), Nanny to Winston Churchill (1874-1965) (b / w photo)
Charles Stratton, the American dwarf, 1844
Charles Stratton, the American dwarf, 1844
Mildmay House - Hostel for the Homeless, Liverpool, Lancashi
Mildmay House - Hostel for the Homeless, Liverpool, Lancashi
Winston Churchill as First Lord of the Admiralty
Winston Churchill as First Lord of the Admiralty
Adolphe Thiers, (1797-1877), French politician and historian, 1893
Adolphe Thiers, (1797-1877), French politician and historian, 1893
One of the deeper artificial reefs, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea
One of the deeper artificial reefs, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea
The Queen is met by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at number 10 Downing Street for a
The Queen is met by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at number 10 Downing Street for a

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed