Man at the end of his tether with piano-playing singing wife
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Man at the end of his tether with piano-playing singing wife
" Every Morning I feel like shooting." An American man seemingly at the end of his tether with the less-than-tuneful efforts of his enthusiastic piano-playing, singing wife... even the family pooch looks rather distressed at the din. Date: 1912
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Media ID 11589749
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Appalling Awful Blocking Blocks Distress Distressed Ears Enthusiastic Hands Hear Hearing Hears Husband Living Noise Novice Parlour Piano Racket Relationship Sing Singer Singing Sings Sound Strain Strained Strains Upright
EDITORS COMMENTS
Every Morning I Feel like Shooting": A Marital Struggle with Unrelenting Musical Enthusiasm, 1912 In this evocative photograph from the early 1910s, an American man appears to be at his wit's end as his enthusiastic wife continues her less-than-tuneful piano playing and singing in the background. The man's facial expression conveys a sense of deep distress and exasperation, while the family pooch sits nearby, its ears flat against its head and its body language suggesting unease and discomfort. The cacophony of sound fills the room, a stark contrast to the otherwise tranquil parlor setting. The man's hands cover his ears, attempting to block out the appalling racket that assaults his senses. His eyes are closed in a futile attempt to escape the relentless din. The woman, oblivious to her husband's discomfort, continues to sing and play with unabated enthusiasm. The scene is a poignant reminder of the strains that can sometimes afflict even the strongest of relationships. The photograph, taken in the United States around 1912, captures a moment of marital tension that was likely not uncommon in the era. The image invites us to reflect on the complexities of human emotion and the challenges that come with living and loving in close quarters. Despite the discordant notes and the palpable tension, there is a sense of humanity and vulnerability that resonates deeply with the viewer. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people and the trials and tribulations they faced in their daily lives. It is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the essence of human experience and to transport us back in time.
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