Historical context
G. W. Seitz produced this lithograph in 1871. The piece is held by Wellcome Collection, London and is in the public domain under Public Domain; we sourced the file from the institution’s open-access program and prepared it for archival printing.
The master file is 2806 × 1892 pixels. At 300 DPI it prints clean at approximately 9 inches on the long edge before any visible loss; below that scale all three included print sizes hold cleanly.
Catalog
| Artist | G. W. Seitz |
|---|---|
| Title | 1004-CoffeeSceneCairo18th |
| Year | 1871 |
| Medium | Lithograph |
| Holding | Wellcome Collection, London |
| License | Public Domain |
| Archive № | CA-133 |
Print specifications
Reads like a small framed object on a shelf. Slim oak frame, narrow cream mat.
The size at which figures and details read clearly. Mid-weight mat, slim warm-toned frame.
Pushable for a wider hang; texture softens. We’d choose 8 × 10 first.
Source statement
Digital source: Wellcome Collection, London, open-access program (license: Public Domain). Original record accessible via the Wikimedia Commons page linked in the catalog metadata.
Original work: G. W. Seitz, 1871, Lithograph. Held by Wellcome Collection, London.
Restoration notes. Conservative balance: paper tone preserved from the institutional scan, mild contrast lift, color values held to source. No reconstructive retouching.
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