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Street music: musicians at home, 1867
Street musicians of Paris leave their slum home and head out to work with their instruments. Date: 1867
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1867 Harp Instrument Instruments Musician Musicians Poverty Slum Slums Tamborine Tambourine 1860s Musical
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the 1860s, depicting a group of street musicians from Paris as they prepare to leave their humble abode and head out to ply their trade. The image, taken in 1867, offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of these impoverished artists, who lived in the city's notorious slums. The musicians, dressed in tattered clothing, carry their instruments with them as they make their way out into the bustling streets. Among them, a man strums a harp, its delicate strings contrasting sharply with the gritty surroundings, while another shakes a tambourine, its jingling bells a harbinger of the music that will soon fill the air. The photograph, titled "Street Musicians of Paris Leave Their Slum Home and Head Out to Work with Their Instruments," is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of music to uplift and inspire, even in the face of adversity. The musicians' determination to share their art with the world, despite their own struggles, speaks to the resilience of the human spirit. The image, which is part of the extensive Mary Evans Prints Online collection, offers a unique window into the past, transporting us back to a time when music was a communal experience, shared on the streets and in the homes of the people. It is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of art and the enduring human connection to music, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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