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Jacob Tonson, founder of the Kit-Cat Club, c1730, (1911)
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Jacob Tonson, founder of the Kit-Cat Club, c1730, (1911)
Jacob Tonson, founder of the Kit-Cat Club, c1730, (1911). Jacob Tonson, sometimes referred to as Jacob Tonson the elder (1655-1736) was an eighteenth-century English bookseller and publisher. The Kit-Cat Club was an early 18th-century English club in London with strong political and literary associations, committed to the furtherance of Whig objectives. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXI. [Otto Limited, London, 1911]
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This print captures Jacob Tonson, the esteemed founder of the renowned Kit-Cat Club, circa 1730. Jacob Tonson, also known as Jacob Tonson the elder, was a prominent English bookseller and publisher during the eighteenth century. The Kit-Cat Club itself held great significance in early 18th-century London, boasting strong political and literary associations dedicated to advancing Whig objectives. In this striking portrait, Tonson exudes an air of authority and sophistication befitting his influential role within British politics and literature. Dressed impeccably in a resplendent gold-colored cloak, he epitomizes the elegance and refinement associated with his profession. His gaze is steady yet contemplative, hinting at both his astute business acumen as a bookseller and his intellectual prowess as a publisher. The photograph's rich color palette beautifully accentuates every intricate detail of Tonson's attire while adding depth to the overall composition. Published in The Connoisseur Vol XXXI by Otto Limited in 1911, this print serves as a timeless testament to Jacob Tonson's enduring legacy. As we admire this remarkable image today, we are transported back to an era where men like Jacob Tonson played pivotal roles in shaping British society through their literary contributions and political affiliations. It stands as a tribute not only to one man but also to an entire epoch that forever altered the course of history.
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