Canvas Print : Cartoon depicting a book binder speaking with a customer about the leather used, 19th century

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Cartoon depicting a book binder speaking with a customer about the leather used, 19th century

5308777 Cartoon depicting a book binder speaking with a customer about the leather used, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a book binder speaking with a customer about the leather used. Dated 19th century
01/02/1875); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38175124

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Binder Binding Book Binder Book Binding Bound Customer Leather Leather Bound Victorian Era Victorian London

20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Add a touch of whimsy to your home decor with this charming canvas print featuring a 19th-century cartoon depicting a book binder discussing leather options with a customer. Perfect for book lovers and history enthusiasts alike!

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")

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.

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> Arts > Pop art > Satire > Satirical artwork

> Fine Art Finder > Artists > Edmund Dulac

EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming 19th-century cartoon captures a moment between a book binder and a customer discussing the quality of leather used in binding books. The intricate details of the shop setting, complete with shelves filled with beautifully bound volumes, transport us back to Victorian London. The satirical nature of the drawing adds an element of humor to the scene, as we see the book binder engaging in conversation with his discerning client. The exaggerated expressions on their faces hint at a lively exchange about the craftsmanship and materials involved in creating these luxurious leather-bound books. As we admire this illustration, we are reminded of the importance placed on fine bookbinding during this era. Each volume was not just a vessel for knowledge but also a work of art in its own right. The attention to detail and dedication to quality evident in this image speak to a time when books were treasured possessions meant to be passed down through generations. So next time you pick up a modern paperback or e-book, take a moment to appreciate the history and artistry that went into creating those beautiful leather-bound volumes from centuries past.

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