Fine Art Print : Music at home - harmony before matrimony
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Music at home - harmony before matrimony
Harmony before matrimony, by James Gillray. A couple perform a duet de l amour in a Georgian interior, whilst two cats play on the sheet music on the floor. Date: 1805
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1800s 1805 Allegory Cats Duet Georgian Gill Ray Perform Performance Regency Sheet Sing Singer Singing Symbolic Musical
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the charm of yesteryears with our exquisite offering from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating piece, titled "Harmony before Matrimony" by James Gillray, brings a delightful blend of music and companionship from the Georgian era straight to your home. Witness the enchanting scene of a couple serenading each other, while two playful cats add a touch of whimsy to the scene by frolicking on the sheet music below. Add this timeless masterpiece to your decor and let the harmonious melody of love fill your space.
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 50.8cm x 35.6cm (20" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
Harmony before Matrimony,
EDITORS COMMENTS
a captivating print by James Gillray from the year 1805, offers a delightful glimpse into the world of music and love during the Regency era. The image, available through Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts an intimate scene of a couple engaged in a heartfelt duet within the cozy confines of a Georgian interior. The woman, elegantly dressed in fashionable Regency attire, holds a sheet music book and sings passionately into her lover's ear. The man, equally dapper in his period costume, strums a lute, their eyes locked in a deep connection. The domestic setting is further enlivened by the presence of two playful cats, adding a whimsical touch to the scene. The cats frolic on the sheet music scattered on the floor, symbolizing the carefree and uninhibited nature of young love. The allegorical significance of the cats is open to interpretation, with some suggesting they represent the couple's future offspring or the distractions and challenges that may arise in their relationship. The intricate details of the interior, from the ornate fireplace to the ornamental decor, transport us back to the early 19th century, offering a glimpse into the social customs and domestic life of the time. The print, with its charming depiction of love, music, and companionship, serves as a poignant reminder of the harmony and joy that can be found in the simplest of moments before the bonds of matrimony.
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