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3604434 A Victorian New Year card of a frog dressed as a scribe writing on a piece of paper with a quill, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23128274
© David Pearson / Bridgeman Images
Anthropomorphic Bow Tie Cigar Desk Frog Greeting Card New Year Quill Rhyme Scribe Slippers Waistcoat Clip Verse
EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming Victorian New Year card transports us back to the 19th century, where anthropomorphic animals were a popular subject for greeting cards. In this delightful print, we see a frog dressed in an elegant waistcoat and bow tie, assuming the role of a scribe at his desk. With great attention to detail, he diligently writes on a piece of paper using a quill pen. The whimsical scene is enhanced by the frog's choice of accessories: smoking a cigar while wearing cozy slippers and sitting next to a basket filled with papers. The vibrant colors of this color lithograph add life to the image, capturing our imagination and bringing joy to our hearts. Perhaps this industrious amphibian is composing a poem or verse as part of his New Year greetings. His dedication and creativity are evident in every stroke of his quill. This unique depiction reminds us that even in unexpected forms, art has no boundaries. As we admire this extraordinary piece from Bridgeman Images' private collection, let it serve as an inspiration for embracing new beginnings and expressing ourselves creatively in the coming year. May we all find joy in writing our own stories just like this poetic frog did over a century ago.
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