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Frederick Sargent Interior of Manchester Royal Exchange 1877 fine art print showing Victorian merchants trading hall with ornate domed architecture and classical columns

Frederick Sargent Interior of the Manchester Royal Exchange Print

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A Masterpiece of Manchester's Industrial Heritage 🐝🎨

This remarkable artwork, created jointly by Frederick Sargent (1837–1899) and H. L. Saunders (d.1899), presents a panoramic view of the Royal Exchange's great trading hall at its absolute peak. The composition showcases hundreds of merchants and brokers gathered beneath the magnificent domed architecture, creating what is essentially a group portrait of Manchester's entire trading elite.

What makes this piece truly exceptional is the incredible attention to detail – a surviving key identifies an astounding 231 individual merchants depicted in the scene! This transforms the artwork from mere decoration into a fascinating historical document of Britain's industrial golden age.

Frederick Sargent was a distinguished British painter specialising in topographical and ceremonial works. His portfolio includes prestigious commissions for the Royal Collection and Parliamentary Art Collection, including The Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, 20 June 1887 and House of Lords, 1880. This positions him among the elite painters documenting Victorian state and civic life.

Sargent's expertise in capturing crowd scenes and architectural interiors shines through in this Manchester Exchange piece, where every figure tells a story of commerce, ambition, and the social dynamics that powered Britain's industrial revolution.

🎨 Why Choose This Art Print?
This isn’t just any reproduction. Our fine art posters use cutting-edge giclΓ©e fine art 12-colour printing technology to ensure every subtle hue is faithfully rendered. TheΒ smooth matte finish on FSC-certified paper keeps your art print glare-free and eco-friendly, perfect for collectors who care about sustainability and quality alike. What's more, ART SNOB prints every image atΒ over 350 dpi, ensuring ultra-sharp clarity and incredible definition that truly stands out.

A Print Worthy of the Masterpiece 🎨

🌈 Ultra-vivid 12-colour giclée printing for brilliant, true-to-life colours
πŸ“œ Matte finish ensures a sophisticated, glare-free display
πŸ–ΌοΈ Printed on thick, durable 200 gsm FSC-certified paper β€” eco-friendly and built to last
πŸ“ Available in multiple sizes including 8x10, 12x16, and 16x20 inches to fit any space
🌿 Made with sustainable materials for environmentally conscious style