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Hanover Square Rooms
A man lights the chandeliers with a long taper at the Philharmonic Societys Rooms at Hanover Square, London. Date: c.1840s
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1840s Assembly Chandeliers Concert Empty Hanover Lights Philharmonic Rooms Seating Seats Societys Solitary Taper Venue
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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
In this evocative image from the 1840s, a man stands in the grandeur of Hanover Square Rooms, London, preparing for an evening of music and society. The Philharmonic Society's Rooms, a renowned concert venue of the time, is depicted in its empty splendor, with ornate chandeliers casting long shadows on the empty seating below. The man, clad in a top hat and tailcoat, holds a long taper, ready to ignite the gas-lit chandeliers, signaling the beginning of another assembly. The Hanover Square Rooms, located in the heart of London, were a hub of musical and social activity during the 19th century. This image captures the essence of the venue's grandeur and the anticipation that filled the air before an event. The solitary figure of the man, with the dimly lit interior, creates an atmosphere of quiet preparation, as if the room is holding its breath for the evening's performance. The empty seats, adorned with intricate carvings and velvet upholstery, attest to the refined nature of the gatherings that took place here. The ornate decor, with its gilded moldings and intricate plasterwork, adds to the sense of opulence and elegance. The use of gas-lit chandeliers, a common feature of the time, not only provided illumination but also added to the ambiance of the space. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when music and society intertwined in grand and ornate settings, and the simple act of lighting a chandelier could signal the beginning of an unforgettable evening.
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