Fine Art 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" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating charm of yesteryears with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This mesmerizing image, titled "Billy's Raree Show" or "John Bull enlightened," is an enchanting glimpse into the past, brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this print transports you back in time, inviting you to indulge in the rich history and culture of a bygone era. Each print is meticulously crafted using the highest quality materials, ensuring a stunning addition to any home or office space. Elevate your interior décor and add a touch of timeless beauty to your surroundings with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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