John Lewis + Tate Theodore Roussel 'The Reading Girl' Wood Framed Print & Mount, 62 x 62cm
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John Lewis + Tate Theodore Roussel 'The Reading Girl' Wood Framed Print & Mount, 62 x 62cm
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A framed print of 'The Reading Girl', 1886-7, by Theodore Roussel, from the Tate collection. Made in the UK exclusively for John Lewis. The young girl is Hetty Pettigrew who was the artist's favourite model. The work pays tribute to Edouard Manet's boldly subversive masterpiece, Olympia of 1863. The black frame is made of FSC-certified solid ayous wood, sourced from sustainably managed forests. Framed with a card mount and glass front, it arrives ready to hang on your wall. Theodore Casimir Roussel (1847-1926) was a French-born English painter and graphic artist, best known for his landscapes and genre scenes. He came to painting late, in 1872, after his military service had ended. He was self-taught, although, in 1885, he met the artist Whistler, who became a lifelong friend and mentor. Have you thought about wall hooks and fittings?
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Dimensions can be found on John Lewis's website here
About John Lewis
A Legacy of Innovation and Inclusion
John Lewis started as a small shop on London's Oxford Street in 1864. Today, it's part of a bigger family called the John Lewis Partnership, which also includes Waitrose stores.
What makes them special is that they're owned by their employees, known as 'Partners'. The idea, from the beginning, was to give everyone a say in how the business was run. With over 74,000 Partners (employees) at the heart of its operations, the essence of John Lewis's vision, from over a century ago, still echoes today being the largest employee-owned venture.
Adapting to Changing Times
Like many stores, John Lewis has had to change with the times. They've closed some shops but have grown their online business a lot, especially when more people started shopping online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Their history is filled with key moments, like buying Peter Jones in 1905, adding Waitrose in 1937, and starting their website in 2001. They've always tried to adapt and stay relevant.
Commitment to a Greater Purpose
John Lewis believes in doing good and making the world a better place. This is seen in the way they treat their employees and customers. For example, in 2021, they were the first big UK store to give parents six months paid leave when they have a baby and two weeks paid leave if they lose a pregnancy. They've been around for over a century and always aim to do the right thing by everyone.
