Fine Art Print : Richardsons Original Musical Stones
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Richardsons Original Musical Stones
Richardsons Original Musical Stones - on display in Keswick Museum and Art Gallery in Cumbria. Joseph Richardson (b. 1790), a stonemason and gifted amateur musician from Keswick, experimented with lithophones after noting the nearly-musical tones of some of the rock he worked with. He began to test the various rocks of the Lake District for their note and collected ones that gave a pure, resonant ring, forming them into a sequence
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Cumbria Gallery Hammer Instrument Keswick Keys Musician Richardson Rocks Stone Mason Stones Musical
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting world of Richardsons Original Musical Stones with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. These captivating prints showcase the unique musical stones created by Joseph Richardson, a talented stonemason and musician from Keswick. Each print offers a glimpse into the past, transporting you to the quaint town of Keswick and its fascinating museum and art gallery. Add a touch of history and artistry to your home or office with these beautifully crafted, rights managed Fine Art Prints. Order yours today and let the music of the stones inspire you.
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 34.3cm (21" x 13.5")
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 photograph showcases Richardsons Original Musical Stones, an intriguing musical instrument created by the talented Joseph Richardson in the picturesque town of Keswick, Cumbria, during the late 1800s. A stonemason by trade and an accomplished amateur musician, Richardson was fascinated by the nearly-musical tones he heard in some of the rocks he worked with. Inspired by this discovery, he began to test the various rocks of the Lake District for their note, collecting those that produced a pure, resonant ring and forming them into a sequence. The result was a unique musical instrument, now known as lithophones, which consisted of a series of stones arranged in a specific order and struck with a hammer to produce musical notes. The stones, carefully selected for their distinct tones, were arranged in a semicircle, with the largest and lowest-pitched stone at the bottom and the smallest and highest-pitched stone at the top. Richardsons Original Musical Stones quickly gained popularity and attracted visitors from far and wide, who were captivated by the unusual instrument and the fascinating story behind it. Today, this historical treasure is on display at Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the ingenuity and creativity of Joseph Richardson. The photograph captures the essence of this unique musical instrument, with the Lake District landscape providing a beautiful backdrop to the stones and the hammer poised to strike, ready to produce the melodic tones that once captivated audiences over a century ago.
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