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Printseller and Drawing Master, Archibald Robertson, trade card (engraving)
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Printseller and Drawing Master, Archibald Robertson, trade card (engraving)
983976 Printseller and Drawing Master, Archibald Robertson, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printseller and Drawing Master, Archibald Robertson, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 22307152
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Activities Aquatint Business Business Enterprises Businesses Copper Corporations Crayons Etching Frames Framing Free Trade Front Goods Transport Occupations Paper Hangings Papers Passage Pencils Plates Portfolios Prints Printseller Promotional Retail Retailing Shop Front Shops Tracing Trade Card Trade Cards Trades Visiting Wall Paper Adverisements Adverting Advertise Advertisers Advertising Company Advertisment Advertizing Art Supplies Art Teacher Saville Row Vendor
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This 18th-century trade card showcases the skilled Printseller and Drawing Master, Archibald Robertson. The intricately engraved print captures the essence of his business, offering a glimpse into the bustling world of art supplies and services in London's Saville Row. The image portrays a vibrant shop front adorned with an array of framed prints, portfolios, and art materials. Children can be seen marveling at the displays while their parents browse through an assortment of papers and crayons. The card serves as both an advertisement for Robertson's offerings and a testament to his expertise as an art teacher. Robertson's trade card highlights the diverse range of activities associated with his occupation. From selling prints to providing drawing lessons, he catered to artists' needs in every aspect. The presence of copper plates suggests that he also engaged in etching and engraving work. The lively scene depicted on this print evokes a sense of nostalgia for 18th-century commerce. It offers us a fascinating glimpse into the world of trades during this era when paper hangings were popular wall decorations. As we admire this historical artifact from Fine Art Finder's collection, let us appreciate Archibald Robertson's contribution to promoting artistic endeavors in London during the early 18th century.
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