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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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring vintage charm to your walls with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints featuring "The Amusement of a Bill Sticker, 1820 (colour litho)" by the French School. This captivating 19th-century artwork, available through Bridgeman Images and Fine Art Finder, showcases a bill sticker at work in an engaging and entertaining scene. With its rich colors and intricate details, this poster print is a must-have for art enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone seeking to add a touch of old-world character to their home or office decor. Order now and relish the delightful allure of this timeless 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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 43.2cm x 61.5cm (17" x 24.2")
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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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