Canvas Print : Billys Raree Show
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Billys Raree Show
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Media ID 4360560
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10201956
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the enchanting world of "Billy's Raree Show" into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the colorful and lively atmosphere of the traditional English fairground. With its rich, vibrant hues and intricate details, this print is sure to make a bold and beautiful statement in any room. Our premium-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to ensure lasting brilliance and are coated with a protective, scratch-resistant finish. Experience the joy and excitement of "Billy's Raree Show" every day with this timeless piece of art."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
Billy's Raree Show: A Window into the Past of 18th Century English Entertainment This print, titled "Billy's Raree Show," offers a unique glimpse into the world of 18th century English popular entertainment. Dating back to 1797, this image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides an intriguing insight into the lively and often bawdy world of Billy's Raree Show, a traveling theatrical troupe that was a staple of English rural life during this period. The print depicts the show's proprietor, John Bull, standing proudly before his audience, a broad smile on his face as he holds aloft a large sign bearing the words "Billy's Raree Show." Surrounding him are a motley crew of performers, each engaged in their own act, from acrobatics and juggling to music and comedy. The crowd, a mix of men, women, and children, are rapt with attention, their faces a testament to the power of the performance. Billy's Raree Show was a far cry from the refined, scripted plays of the London stage. Instead, it offered a more raw, unscripted form of entertainment, often featuring satirical skits, burlesque, and even elements of the grotesque. These shows were a way for people in rural areas to experience a taste of the urban world, and for the performers, they offered a means of earning a living on the road. This print, a rare survivor from the era, serves as a reminder of the rich and diverse cultural landscape of 18th century England. It invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of a Billy's Raree Show, and to appreciate the role that such entertainments played in shaping the social fabric of the time. With its lively energy and sense of fun, "Billy's Raree Show" is a window into the past that continues to delight and intrigue.
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