Poster Print : Billys Raree Show
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Billys Raree Show
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Media ID 4360560
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10201956
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Introducing the captivating Billy's Raree Show poster print from Media Storehouse. This intriguing image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the colorful world of entertainment from the past. John Bull's Raree Show, as it was originally known, was a popular 19th-century British traveling fairground attraction. This poster, brimming with vibrant colors and intricate details, invites you to step back in time and experience the magic of a bygone era. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office decor with this stunning, high-quality print from Media Storehouse."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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
Billy's Raree Show: A Window into the Past of 18th Century English Entertainment This print, titled "Billy's Raree Show," offers a unique glimpse into the world of 18th century English popular entertainment. Dating back to 1797, this image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides an intriguing insight into the lively and often bawdy world of Billy's Raree Show, a traveling theatrical troupe that was a staple of English rural life during this period. The print depicts the show's proprietor, John Bull, standing proudly before his audience, a broad smile on his face as he holds aloft a large sign bearing the words "Billy's Raree Show." Surrounding him are a motley crew of performers, each engaged in their own act, from acrobatics and juggling to music and comedy. The crowd, a mix of men, women, and children, are rapt with attention, their faces a testament to the power of the performance. Billy's Raree Show was a far cry from the refined, scripted plays of the London stage. Instead, it offered a more raw, unscripted form of entertainment, often featuring satirical skits, burlesque, and even elements of the grotesque. These shows were a way for people in rural areas to experience a taste of the urban world, and for the performers, they offered a means of earning a living on the road. This print, a rare survivor from the era, serves as a reminder of the rich and diverse cultural landscape of 18th century England. It invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of a Billy's Raree Show, and to appreciate the role that such entertainments played in shaping the social fabric of the time. With its lively energy and sense of fun, "Billy's Raree Show" is a window into the past that continues to delight and intrigue.
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