Addison / Gardner / Picart
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Addison / Gardner / Picart
JOSEPH ADDISON English essayist, poet and statesman Date: 1672 - 1719
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1672 1719 Addison Cravat Curly Essayist Gardner Picart Velvet
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This print depicts a trio of influential figures from the late 17th and early 18th centuries: Joseph Addison, Richard Steele, and Jean Baptiste Picart. Addison, the central figure, was an English essayist, poet, and statesman, known for his contributions to literature and politics. He is shown here in a long, curly wig, a sign of the fashionable style of the time, and wearing a velvet coat and cravat. Addison's writing partner, Richard Steele, is on the left, also dressed in a velvet coat and cravat, with a more subdued wig. Steele was a prominent figure in London literary and political circles, and co-founded the influential Tory newspaper, The Spectator. The third figure, Jean Baptiste Picart, was a French engraver and publisher who lived and worked in London during this period. He is depicted with a top hat and a quill pen in hand, indicating his profession. Picart is best known for his collaborations with Addison and Steele, producing illustrated editions of their works, including The Spectator and The Tatler. These publications were instrumental in shaping the literary and cultural landscape of the time, and helped to establish the essay as a popular literary form. This print provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th century literary and political circles, and the influential figures who shaped the cultural landscape of the time. The intricate details of their clothing and accessories offer a window into the fashion and style of the era, while the serious expressions on their faces suggest the weight of responsibility and importance they held in their respective fields.
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