Price: $275.00
SKU: 64760
ARTIST: Robert Dighton
MEDIUM: Engraving,
DATE: c. 1807.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 12 3/4 x 10 1/8" (32.5 x 25.7 cm}.
DESCRIPTION: This 1807 engraving by William Poole, drawn by Dighton, portrays James Fraser, a seasoned bookbinder at 67, surrounded by meticulously detailed personal effects. Fraser sits with a letter in hand, titled "A plan for reconciling the difference between the Masters & Journeymen Bookbinders," hinting at his involvement in resolving industry conflicts. The scene is rich with items that reflect his trade and interests: two ink wells (one with a quill), a pair of glasses, various books, papers, and a newspaper, all with clearly legible text. A note on the table reads "Mr. James Fraser Bookbinder Frontier Court St. Martins Lane," while his glasses rest atop a newspaper, "The Oracle - May 28, 1802," which references Mr. Pitt's birthday. The book titled "Anecdotes of Lord Nelson" lies nearby, completing this detailed glimpse into Fraser's world, brimming with hints of his professional life and personal pursuits.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 17 x 20" mat for handling.
CONDITION: Good to fair condition. Print has a vertical fold line. Paper is trimmed to decorative print edge and the corners are slightly rounded.
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