Poster Print : London / Cries / Billy Water
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
London / Cries / Billy Water
Billy Waters, who lost a leg in an accident, plays the violin in the street
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Media ID 592880
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10042566
1823 Accident Billy Cries Human Limbless Lost Oddities Plays Violin Waters Paranormal
20x30 inch Poster Print
Discover the captivating charm of "London / Cries / Billy Water" with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the bustling streets of Victorian London. In the heart of the scene, Billy Waters, a street performer with an inspiring spirit, plays the violin despite having lost a leg in an accident. His soulful melody resonates through the cobblestone streets, creating a poignant moment of connection between the performer and his audience. Bring this iconic piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality, vibrant poster prints. Experience the rich storytelling of this timeless image and elevate your space with a touch of history and art.
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 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "The Melancholic Violinist of London's Streets: A Tale of Resilience and Musical Expression, 1823" In this evocative image from 1823, captured by an anonymous photographer for Mary Evans Picture Library, we witness a poignant moment in the bustling streets of London. Amidst the hustle and bustle, a man named Billy Waters, with an expressive face etched with the marks of time and hardship, sits on a makeshift stool, his wooden leg resting on the cobblestones. His eyes are closed as he focuses intently on the violin that rests between his knees, the bow poised above the strings. The scene is one of quiet contemplation, the only sound the mournful strains of music that waft through the air. Billy Waters, a man who had lost his leg in an unfortunate accident, found solace and purpose in the melodies he coaxed from his instrument. His music, a testament to his indomitable spirit, touched the hearts of passersby, who paused to listen, often leaving coins in his hat as a token of appreciation. The image of the limbless violinist became an oddity, a paranormal curiosity, a human anomaly that defied the odds and transcended the mundane. This photograph, a historical document from the annals of London's past, serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of music to heal and inspire. The waters of life, much like the tears that may have welled up in the eyes of those who heard Billy Waters play, can be both challenging and nourishing, and it is in the darkest moments that we often find the most beautiful melodies.
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