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Hmv Dog & Gramophone
His Masters Voice: the HMV dog listens eternally
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Media ID 573427
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Gramophone Gramophones Listened Listens Voice
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
His Masters Voice: The Eternal Listener - A Captivating Snapshot of History with the HMV Dog and Gramophone Step back in time to the early 1930s and immerse yourself in a captivating moment from the annals of audio history. This evocative photograph, titled 'His Masters Voice: The Eternal Listener,' depicts a loyal and attentive dog, ears cocked and eyes fixed on an antique gramophone. The image, taken by an unknown photographer and available through Mary Evans Picture Library, is a poignant reminder of the enduring allure of music and the role of the gramophone in bringing it into our homes. The HMV (His Master's Voice) logo, featuring a dog listening to a gramophone, was first introduced in 1899 by the Gramophone Company, later known as Electrical and Musical Industries (EMI). The logo was inspired by a painting, 'Dog Listening to a Phonograph,' by Francis Barraud, which the company purchased for £100. The image became an iconic symbol of the company and was used on record labels, advertisements, and storefronts around the world. The photograph of the dog and gramophone, however, is not a commercial representation of the HMV logo. Instead, it offers a glimpse into the past, where the magic of recorded sound brought people together, and the simple act of listening to music was a cherished experience. The dog in the image, with its unwavering focus on the gramophone, serves as a testament to the power of music to captivate and engage, a tradition that continues to this day. In an era before the ubiquity of digital media, the gramophone represented the pinnacle of audio technology, offering a means to enjoy music in the comfort of one's own home. This photograph, with its timeless composition and evocative subject matter, invites us to reflect on the rich history of recorded sound and the enduring allure of music, which continues to captivate and inspire us.
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