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Poster Print : Register Office for the Hiring of Servants, c. 1805 (pen & ink with watercolour on paper)
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Register Office for the Hiring of Servants, c. 1805 (pen & ink with watercolour on paper)
XYC281135 Register Office for the Hiring of Servants, c.1805 (pen & ink with watercolour on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 30.5x42.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright
Media ID 12794525
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Employer Employment Inspection Master Social Satire Staff Unemployment Waiting Room Wealthy Working Class Employment Agency Labour Exchange
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring a touch of historical elegance to your home or office with our exquisite poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating artwork "Register Office for the Hiring of Servants" by Thomas Rowlandson. This stunning pen and ink drawing with watercolor on paper, originally from the Yale Center for British Art, transports you back in time to the early 19th century. Decorate your walls with this beautiful piece of fine art and add an air of sophistication to any space. Order your Media Storehouse poster print today and experience the timeless charm of Rowlandson's masterpiece.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "Register Office for the Hiring of Servants" takes us back to the early 19th century. The scene depicts a bustling register office where employers, masters, and the wealthy come to find their ideal servants. With its pen and ink technique delicately enhanced by watercolor, this artwork showcases Rowlandson's talent in capturing both detail and humor. The caricature-like figures fill the waiting room of this Georgian-era recruitment office. Each character is meticulously portrayed with exaggerated features that add a touch of satire to the scene. As we observe closely, we can't help but chuckle at the humorous interactions between potential employers and prospective staff members. In an era when employment agencies were still a novelty, this print offers a glimpse into how social dynamics played out during servant hiring processes. The inspection of workers within these walls becomes an amusing spectacle as individuals from different walks of life converge in search of suitable employment or labor exchange opportunities. Rowlandson's work not only provides entertainment but also sheds light on societal issues such as unemployment and class distinctions prevalent during that time period. It serves as a reminder that even in seemingly mundane settings like a register office, there are stories waiting to be told. Displayed at Yale Center for British Art as part of Paul Mellon Collection in USA, this remarkable piece continues to captivate viewers with its intricate details and timeless satirical charm.
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