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Framed Print : Cartoon, Mrs Weldon painting a bust of Gounod
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Cartoon, Mrs Weldon painting a bust of Gounod
Cartoon, The gentle Mrs Weldon, putting black paint on a portrait bust of the French composer, Charles Gounod (1818-1893). Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer, was frequently involved in lawsuits and libel cases with others in the profession, sometimes resulting in her imprisonment.
1882
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Media ID 14310538
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
1882 Bryan Bust Cases Composer Entracte Gentle Georgina Gounod Libel Musician Paint Profession Reputation Singer Symbolic Vandalism Weldon Blackening Defacing Musical
12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring a touch of whimsy and artistic flair to your home decor with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the delightful cartoon "Mrs. Weldon painting a bust of Gounod" by Terry Parker from Mary Evans Picture Library. This charming print showcases the humorous scene of the gentle Mrs. Weldon applying black paint to a portrait bust of the renowned French composer, Charles Gounod. Each print is carefully framed to preserve and enhance the vibrant colors and intricate details of the original artwork. Add this unique and entertaining piece to your collection and watch as it becomes a cherished conversation starter in your home.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cartoon, entitled "Mrs. Weldon's Defacing Act: A Symbolic Gesture of Victorian Musical Rivalry," depicts the renowned classical singer, Georgina Weldon, in an unusual setting. With a determined expression and a palette of black paint in hand, she stands before a bust of the esteemed French composer, Charles Gounod. The year is 1882, and the atmosphere is charged with the tension of musical rivalry and the occasional lawsuits and libel cases that were not uncommon in the profession during the 1880s. Georgina Weldon, known for her gentle demeanor and captivating voice, was a woman of strength and resilience. However, her reputation was not without blemish. She was frequently involved in legal disputes with her colleagues, sometimes resulting in her imprisonment. In this cartoon, the artist, Terry Parker, masterfully captures the symbolic act of defacing the bust of Gounod as a representation of the intense competition and animosity that existed among musicians of the time. The cartoon's title, "Mrs. Weldon's Defacing Act," alludes to the theatrical term "entr'acte," which refers to the intermission between acts in a play. This connection further emphasizes the theatrical nature of the musical world and the drama that often unfolded behind the scenes. As we observe this intriguing scene, we are reminded of the complexities and intrigues that surrounded the lives of these Victorian musicians and the lengths they would go to protect their reputations and secure their place in the musical world.
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