Poster Print : Fife player, 1598

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Fife player, 1598

A man playing the fife, viewed from behind

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 7187701

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10513713

1500s 1598 1600s Behind Drum Elizabethan Feathered Fife Instrument Marching Piper Player Ruff Tudor Fifer Musical

18x24 inch Poster Print

"Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Poster Prints collection: "Fife Player, 1598." This captivating print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a man in period attire, skillfully playing the fife from behind. With intricate details and authenticity that transports you back in time, this poster is an essential addition to any history or music enthusiast's wall. Experience the allure of the past with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. Order yours today and bring history to life in your home or office."

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the essence of a Fife player from the late 1500s or early 1600s, as depicted in this print from Mary Evans Prints Online. The man, dressed in the elaborate attire of the Elizabethan or Tudor era, turns his back to the viewer as he focuses intently on the music he creates. His hands deftly manipulate the fife, a woodwind instrument commonly used in military and ceremonial contexts during this period. The intricate ruff collar and cuffs of his shirt, as well as the voluminous, pleated doublet and hose, are characteristic of the opulent fashion of the time. A feathered hat sits atop his head, adding a touch of regality to his appearance. Behind him, a drummer, also dressed in military attire, can be seen marching in the distance. The contrast between the two musicians, with the fife player in a static, contemplative pose and the drummer in a dynamic, marching stance, highlights the different roles they played in the musical and military traditions of the era. The print's muted colors and intricate details transport us back to a time when music was an integral part of daily life, and the sound of the fife and drum could be heard on the battlefield and in the streets. This image offers a unique glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship of the Elizabethan and Tudor eras.

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