Stone mascaron of a monocled reader with a book – Historic Print
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Description
Stone mascaron of a monocled reader with a book comes to life in this historic image, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
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Stone mascaron of a monocled reader with a book
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A monocled reader holding a book is an unusual subject for a mascaron, the carved mask more often shaped as a lion, a grimacing face, or a classical figure. Mascarons were sculpted to sit above doorways, windows, and fountains, and European builders from the Renaissance through the Art Nouveau years used them to add wit and status to a facade. A figure with a book may point to a wish to honor learning, while the monocle adds a touch of humor or fashion. Look closely at the carving of the book and eyeglass, since fine details like these are often the first to wear away in outdoor stone.
| Original scan | 2,448 × 2,445 px · prints to 8 × 8 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 3449283635_7dd4ff87db_o Monocled Reader Mascaron (New York, NY) takomababelot |
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