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Cover design, Roland Cashel by Charles Lever
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Cover design, Roland Cashel by Charles Lever
Part-work cover design, Roland Cashel by Charles Lever, illustrated by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne), No. IX, price one shilling.
1849
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1840s 1849 Browne Cashel Chapman Characters Dublin Edinburgh Fiction Hablot Knight Lever Menzies Phiz Price Prose Roland Serial Shilling Mcglashan Serialisation Serialised
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This cover design for Part-work No. IX of Roland Cashel by Charles Lever, illustrated by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne), dates back to 1849. A masterpiece of Victorian era graphic art, the image showcases the intricate detail and ornate design that were hallmarks of the period. Roland Cashel, a serialised novel published in both London and Edinburgh, was a popular prose fiction work of the time. The story follows the titular character, a young Irishman, as he navigates the complexities of life in the 1840s. The cover art for this particular instalment features several intriguing scenes and characters from the novel. Phiz, the pseudonym of Hablot Knight Browne, was a renowned English illustrator who collaborated with some of the most prominent writers of the era, including Charles Dickens. His distinctive style is evident in the detailed and expressive illustrations that bring the characters and scenes of Roland Cashel to life. The cover design features a striking image of the character Chapman, who is depicted in the midst of a heated argument with another man. The background is filled with intricate details, including a bustling cityscape and various other characters engaged in their own dramas. The design is further enhanced by the use of bold typography, which clearly displays the title of the work, the author's name, and the illustrator's signature. The cover design also includes the names of various publishers, including Menzies of London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, indicating the wide reach of the serialised publication. The price of one shilling is prominently displayed, reflecting the affordability of the work for the average reader. Overall, this cover design is a testament to the rich literary and artistic heritage of the Victorian era.
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