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The Amusement of a Bill Sticker, 1820 (colour litho)
XIR284622 The Amusement of a Bill Sticker, 1820 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Distraction d un afficheur; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12789583
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Billboard Flyer Humourous Oblivious Passer By Practical Joke Viewing
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the whimsical charm of The Amusement of a Bill Sticker, an 1820 colour lithograph by the French School. This exquisite fine art print, sourced from the prestigious Musee Carnavalet in Paris, captures a humorous scene of a bill sticker at work, adding advertisements to the sides of buildings. Bring this captivating piece of 19th-century art into your home and add a touch of historical character to your decor. Order your Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse today and experience the timeless beauty of Bridgeman Images' extensive collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.7cm x 50.8cm (14.1" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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The Amusement of a Bill Sticker, 1820 - A Hilarious Glimpse into the World of Practical Jokes
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This vibrant and comical lithograph captures a moment of sheer amusement on the streets of 19th-century Paris. Depicting a passerby engrossed in reading an advertisement poster, little does he know that he has become the unwitting subject of a practical joke. The scene unfolds as an anonymous prankster sneaks up behind the unsuspecting man, armed with his own flyer. With mischievous delight, he carefully places his own advertisement directly over the one being read by our oblivious protagonist. The result is pure hilarity - a perfect blend of cartoonish exaggeration and social commentary. Through this artwork, we are invited to reflect upon human distraction and our vulnerability to manipulation in public spaces. The French School artist masterfully portrays both physical and emotional reactions; from the exaggerated surprise on the reader's face to our shared laughter at witnessing such mischief unfold. As we delve into this print from Musee Carnavalet's collection, it becomes clear that humor transcends time and cultural boundaries. This timeless piece reminds us that even in centuries past, people found joy in playful pranks and witty visual storytelling. Let "The Amusement of a Bill Sticker" transport you back to an era where laughter was universal currency – reminding us all not to take life too seriously!
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