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From the Descriptive Page: LIFE at all stages tends to routine; but this tendency is naturally strongest when years have multi- plied and old age comes on. Habits then are fixed, and no small part of the en- joyment of life consists in going through the routine which choice and circumstances have established. Habit is called "second nature," and, as it is usually pleasant to follow the promptings of nature, the indulgence of an innocent and congenial habit becomes a source of much satisfaction. Perhaps one reason why time passes up. We rapidly with an elderly person is the fact that it is usually well divided will suppose that his circumstances are easy. The fever of life has abated; he is not impatient for the realization of dreams concerning the future; his interests constantly centre more and more in the past. This is not to say that he is indifferent concerning the present: far from it. Yet in considering present affairs he is apt to view them pretty much in the light of what has been, with comparatively little reference to the possible future. The old man is by nature a conservative. He believes in the tried past, and views with increasing distrust all innovations, political or social. He has a growing fondness for old institutions, old resorts, old friends. He loves his club, or café, where he meets kin- dred spirits, and may leisurely sip his wine or coffee, read the news, discuss the questions of the day, and sit in judgment on the times. Our artist introduces us to such a group. These old gentlemen make, we think, a more interesting picture than any quartet of young men that could be brought together. They are old habitués of the establishment, and this choice corner, the honoratioren-stube-an apartment specially set apart for guests of the upper class-is appropriated by them. Here they meet daily and pass a pleasant hour. They are men of character, as we see at a glance, and not improbably they have made their mark in the world. Each has a strongly accented personality. He who reads the paper looks like a man of affairs; he might be a member of the Town Council, or even of the Reichstag. The round-faced man in the corner may be a lawyer or a clergyman of the established church; the thoughtful old man at his side we take to be a scholar -most likely a professor; while the white-haired old gentleman who has just entered has something of a military air. We doubt not they are excellent company; we should like to hear their conversation, for we may be sure it is both witty and wise. Anton Müller was born at Vienna in 1853. He studied in the Academy of that city, and afterwards in the private schools of Anselm Feuerbach and Henri von Angeli. PUBLISHED DATE : 1880s OVERALL SIZE approx 11 x 15 1/4 inches Actual print size: 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 ins - PUBLISHER Gebbie & co. CONDITION: There is visible smudges in the borders otherwise in Very Good Condition and Blank on back. Suitable ageing. As scanned. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful detail. The print comes with a descriptive page. FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE VINTAGE 1880s Print/Map. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy, etc. It is the original from the antique or vintage atlas or book publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa the date mentioned at the top of the page. The print I have for sale, like many antique vintage prints and maps that you see online, originate from an antique vintage book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Shipped Unmatted.
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