Photographic 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
14"x11" Photo Print
"Billy's Raree Show" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online is a captivating addition to your home or office decor. This exquisite photograph, titled "John Bull enlightened," is part of the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This vintage image transports us back in time to an era of colorful entertainers and lively performances. The intriguing expression on the performer's face and the enchanting atmosphere of the show will surely spark conversation and delight anyone who sees it. Bring the magic of the past into your present with this stunning, high-quality print from Media Storehouse.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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
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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