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Music by electric telegraph, 1849 (engraving)
3037845 Music by electric telegraph, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch comment on experiments in America where music is transmitted over long distances.); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22232958
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This engraving from 1849, titled "Music by electric telegraph" takes us back to a time when groundbreaking experiments were being conducted in America. The image, created by an anonymous English artist of the 19th century and now part of a private collection, offers a satirical commentary on these remarkable advancements. In this whimsical scene, we find ourselves in a concert hall where musicians are absent. Instead, the stage is occupied by an intricate network of telegraph wires and instruments. The cartoon-like characters depict various forms of communication technology prevalent during that era. The engraving serves as both social critique and entertainment, highlighting the fascination with electricity and its potential applications. It humorously portrays how music could be transmitted over long distances using this innovative telegraph system. As we delve into this historical artwork, it becomes evident that Victorian society was captivated by experimentation and progress. This caricature captures the excitement surrounding new technologies while also poking fun at their limitations. Through this image's playful depiction of transmission through telecommunications systems like radio waves or telegraphs, we gain insight into London's cultural atmosphere during the mid-19th century. It reminds us that even then, people sought ways to connect through sound across vast distances—a desire that continues to shape our modern world today.
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