Interieur van de boekhandel van James Cawthorn te Londen anno 1815 c. 1950 - 1983

This anonymous watercolor painting, titled "Interieur van de boekhandel van James Cawthorn te Londen anno 1815" (Interior of the bookstore of James Cawthorn in London in the year 1815), is a depiction of a bustling London bookstore from the early 19th century. The painting, likely created between 1950 and 1983, showcases the vast collection of books lining the shelves of the shop, with a single figure at the counter likely representing a customer or bookseller. The composition captures the atmosphere of the time, showcasing the importance of books and knowledge in 19th-century London.