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Sketches at a Free Library (engraving)
1595801 Sketches at a Free Library (engraving) by Groome, William Henry Charles (1881-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Free Library. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 November 1888.
W H C Groome); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23393686
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Articles Department Free Library Landing Leading Libraries News Printed Reading Room Reads Waiting
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This engraving, titled "Sketches at a Free Library" takes us back to the late 19th century. The image showcases a bustling reading room in a free library, filled with individuals engrossed in various printed materials. In this lively scene, we see men and women of different ages and backgrounds eagerly delving into an array of papers. A lady sits at a table adorned with art papers, while nearby another reader peruses scientific articles. At the center of attention is a department leading lady who patiently waits for assistance amidst stacks of books. The artist, William Henry Charles Groome, expertly captures the atmosphere of intellectual curiosity that permeates this space. From political news to farming papers and sporting journals, there seems to be something for everyone's interests within these walls. The intricate details depicted in this print transport us back to an era where libraries were not only repositories of knowledge but also vibrant social hubs. As we observe this snapshot from history, it becomes evident that even then people sought solace and enlightenment through reading. "Sketches at a Free Library" serves as both an homage to the importance of literacy and an invitation to explore the vast world contained within books. It reminds us that libraries have long been sanctuaries for seekers of information and inspiration alike – places where minds can roam freely among pages brimming with ideas waiting to be discovered.
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