Deep in thought, this formal elderly bibliophile climbed the library steps only to find himself so engrossed that he's forgotten to come back down again! German painter Karl Spitzweg's Biedermeier subject is quite characteristically humorous in content and full of lovingly depicted anecdotal detail. The authentic stretched canvas replica painting captures the original work's texture, depth of color, and even its bold brushstrokes, which are applied by hand exclusively for Design Toscano. Our replica 4.375" wide, European style, bright gold-toned, ribbed frame is cast in quality designer resin with an acanthus leaf and floret border that draws the eye toward the beautiful image.