Fine Art Print : Mary Brown, words and music
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Mary Brown, words and music
Here we all stand around the ring, And now we shut poor Mary in. Rise up, rise up, poor Mary Brown, And see your poor mother go through the town
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Media ID 4304625
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10000141
1886 Cell Lyrics Poor Prison Prisoners Ring Rise S Hut Song Songs Stand Words Games
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the haunting beauty of traditional English folk music through our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant image of Mary Brown. This evocative print, with lyrics and music rights managed by Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of this classic folk song. Immerse yourself in the story of Mary Brown as she stands forlornly, surrounded by onlookers, while her mother makes her way through the town. Our high-quality prints are perfect for adding depth and character to any space, and make for thought-provoking conversation starters. Bring the rich history of English folk music into your home or office with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 32.1cm (21" x 12.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the sorrowful scene of Mary Brown, a young Irish immigrant, being led away to be imprisoned in a Victorian-era game shute in 1886. The image is taken from the town's main street, with soldiers and onlookers forming a crowd around the makeshift prison. The lyrics to the haunting traditional English folk song, "Here we all stand around the ring," can be heard echoing in the background. The game shute, a type of prison used during the 1800s, was a small, enclosed space where prisoners were confined for short periods of time, often for minor offenses. Mary, a poor and vulnerable young woman, is seen here being shut in, with her mother looking on in despair. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life in the 1880s, where poverty and social inequality led to the incarceration of many individuals, particularly women and children. The song "Here we all stand around the ring," adds to the somber atmosphere of the photograph. The lyrics speak of the community coming together to witness the punishment of a fellow townsperson, highlighting the societal norms of the time. The repetition of the phrase "rise up, rise up, poor Mary Brown," serves as a call to action, urging the onlookers to show compassion and empathy towards the plight of the imprisoned woman. This powerful photograph is a testament to the historical significance of the game shute system and the impact it had on individuals and communities during the Victorian era. It serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and acknowledging the past, and the role that music and art can play in preserving and sharing historical narratives.
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