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Interior with a bookseller, c.1800-c.1850. Creator: Anon
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Interior with a bookseller, c.1800-c.1850. Creator: Anon
Interior with a bookseller, c.1800-c.1850. In the corner of a room, a book seller sits behind a table in front of a bookcase. He shows a book to a man with a stick and a hat in his right hand. In addition to the bookcase, a fireplace with a mirror and some framed prints or drawings above it, including two skulls. In the foreground a rug and a chair, with a box bed (bed in an alcove)
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Step back in time with this 19th century image of an interior with a bookseller. Anonymous artist Anon invites us into a cozy room where the warm glow of a fireplace casts a gentle light on the scene. In the corner, a bookseller sits attentively behind a small table, engrossed in a book and intently showing it to a man with a walking stick and a wide-brimmed hat. The room's decor reflects the elegance and sophistication of the time, with intricate beams running along the ceiling, a heavy curtain draped over a window, and a plush rug covering the floor. The bookseller's bookcase is filled with an impressive collection of bound volumes, while above the fireplace, framed prints and drawings adorn the mantelpiece. Two skulls, a common motif in Dutch and Flemish art of the period, add an intriguing touch to the room's decor. This evocative watercolor painting transports us to a bygone era, inviting us to ponder the simple pleasures of reading and the importance of the bookseller's profession in the dissemination of knowledge.
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