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Poster Print : The Library at St. Johns College, Oxford CC50_00824
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The Library at St. Johns College, Oxford CC50_00824
LIBRARY, ST JOHNs COLLEGE, Oxford, Oxfordshire. The interior of the old library in Canterbury Quad, built in 1596-1601, showing rows of bookcases leading up to the large window at the east end. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1916
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Media ID 1469655
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step into the hallowed halls of knowledge with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Print of "The Library at St. John's College, Oxford" by Henry Taunt. This stunning image, sourced from Historic England, transports you to the heart of Oxfordshire's renowned university. Witness the breathtaking interior of the old library in Canterbury Quad, built between 1596 and 1601, with its soaring bookcases and the large east-end window bathed in natural light. This evocative poster print is a must-have for scholars, history enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the beauty and history of academic institutions. Bring the wisdom and grandeur of Oxford right into your home or office.
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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Step into the hallowed halls of St. John's College, Oxford, and feast your eyes on the breathtaking beauty of its Old Library, as captured in this exquisite photograph taken by Henry Taunt in 1516. This magnificent Tudor edifice, built between 1596 and 1601, stands as a testament to the enduring allure of knowledge and the power of scholarly pursuits. The photo reveals the grandeur of the Canterbury Quad interior, with its soaring bookcases that seem to stretch towards the heavens, leading the gaze to the large, stained-glass window at the east end. Each shelf is filled with leather-bound tomes, their spines worn from the countless hands that have turned their pages over the centuries. The soft, warm light filtering in through the window casts an ethereal glow over the ancient texts, creating a scene that is as enchanting as it is awe-inspiring. The Old Library at St. John's College is not just a repository of knowledge but a living, breathing testament to the rich history of education and intellectual curiosity that has defined Oxford University since its inception. As you gaze upon this image, allow yourself to be transported back in time, to an era when the pursuit of knowledge was the ultimate goal, and the library was the heart of the scholarly community. This photograph is a precious reminder of the enduring allure of the written word and the power of the institutions that have preserved and nurtured it for generations. It invites us to reflect on the importance of our own intellectual pursuits and the role that libraries play in shaping our understanding of the world around us.
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