Fine Art Print : Music at home - boring recital by child
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Music at home - boring recital by child
Listeners stifle their yawns as a serious-looking child performs a dull or lengthy piece on the piano. Date: 1843
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Media ID 7185413
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1840s 1843 Boring Dull Listeners Manners Performance Performs Pianist Piano Plait Recital Rude Yawn Yawns Musical Stifle
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of timeless beauty with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Music at home - boring recital by child," transportes us back to 1843, where a serious young pianist delivers a lengthy and perhaps less than engaging performance. Stifling yawns, the listeners in this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online bear witness to a moment in history that resonates with the universal experience of enduring a less than thrilling musical performance. Add this piece to your collection and bring the charm of history into your home.
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 50.4cm (16" x 19.8")
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
In this 1843 photograph, a serious-looking child sits at an ornate piano, dressed in the fashion of the 1840s, ready to deliver a musical performance at home. The room is adorned with the elegant decor of the era, with plush velvet chairs, intricate wallpaper, and a grand fireplace. However, the atmosphere is far from lively as the listeners in the room stifle their yawns, their fans gently fluttering in their hands. The child pianist, with her long, neatly-plaited hair and stern expression, appears focused and determined as she plays a lengthy and dull piece. Her audience, dressed in their finest attire, attempt to maintain their composure and good manners, despite the tediousness of the performance. Despite the formal setting and the elegant attire, the scene exudes a sense of boredom and restlessness. The child's serious demeanor and the listeners' stifled yawns are a testament to the challenges of keeping an audience engaged during a lengthy and uninteresting musical recital. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the domestic musical culture of the 1840s, where music was an essential part of daily life and home entertainment. Yet, even in this era of refined manners and elegant decor, the human experience of enduring a boring performance remains timeless.
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