Dark Academia
The Village Printing Shop, Haarlem, Holland
Charles Frederic Ulrich
A captivating scene of 19th-century craftsmanship, depicting a quiet moment of rest within a bustling Haarlem printing shop.
Young Franklin at the Press
Enoch Wood Perry, Jr.
1876 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful 19th-century depiction of a young Benjamin Franklin at work in a printing shop.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1876 by Enoch Wood Perry, Jr., this work captures the industry and determination of a young Benjamin Franklin. Utilizing dramatic chiaroscuro, Perry highlights the figure against the deep, earthy tones of the print shop, emphasizing the physical labor and intellectual beginnings of the American statesman.
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