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Framed Print : A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824 (etching)
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A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824 (etching)
XCF360298 A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824 (etching) by Dighton, Richard (1795-1880); Private Collection; (add.info.: either Benjamin Bovill, father of the judge, Sir William Bovill (1814-64) or Benjamin Bovill, wine merchant of 21 Miles Lane, Cannon Street; City of London; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12865708
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Overweight Portly Top Hat Regency Tubby
12"x10" Modern Frame
Experience the timeless beauty of history with our Framed Prints featuring "A View of Beau-Ville from Dighton's City Characters, 1824 (etching)" by Richard Dighton. This exquisite etching, sourced from Bridgeman Art Library through Fine Art Finder, transports you back to the 19th century with its intricate details and captivating charm. Add this masterpiece to your home or office to infuse it with a rich artistic heritage and a touch of classic elegance.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This etching, titled "A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824" takes us back to the Regency era with its delightful caricature and playful pun. Created by Richard Dighton in 1824, this print showcases his exceptional talent for capturing the essence of characters through art. In this particular piece, we are introduced to a male figure who exudes charm and wit. His top hat perched jauntily on his head adds an air of sophistication while also hinting at his status within society. However, it is his rotund figure that truly steals the show - a portly gentleman with a jovial expression that invites laughter. The subject's identity remains somewhat mysterious; he could be either Benjamin Bovill, father of esteemed judge Sir William Bovill or Benjamin Bovill himself - a wine merchant based in London during that time. Regardless of their true identity, this character embodies the spirit of the era - extravagant yet approachable. Dighton's masterful use of etching techniques brings out every detail in this portrait. The lines and shading create depth and texture while emphasizing our protagonist's roundness. It is evident that Dighton had an eye for capturing not only physical attributes but also personality traits through his artwork. This timeless etching transports us to another world where humor and satire reign supreme. It serves as a reminder that even centuries later, art has the power to entertain and connect us across generations.
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