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The Balkans sound a false note in the European orchestra - then as now Date: 1909

The Balkans sound a false note in the European orchestra - then as now... Date: 1909

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Band Brass Discord Drum False Instruments Musicians Note Orchestra Sound

14"x18" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")

Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")

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.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
The print captures a moment in history when the Balkans seemed to disrupt the harmony of the European orchestra. In 1909, tensions were high in the region as events unfolded that would have far-reaching international consequences. The image shows a group of musicians playing their brass and drum instruments, but there is a sense of discord in the music they are creating. Just like in a musical performance, each country in Europe plays its part to create a harmonious whole. However, the Balkans at this time seemed to be sounding a false note that reverberated throughout the continent. The cartoonish quality of the image adds an element of satire to this serious political situation. Fast forward to today, and we can see echoes of these events still resonating in modern geopolitics. The Balkans continue to be a region fraught with tension and conflict, reminding us that history has a way of repeating itself if lessons are not learned. As we reflect on this image from over a century ago, it serves as a reminder that even within seemingly unified groups like an orchestra or Europe as a whole, there can be underlying discord that threatens stability. It is up to us as individuals and nations to strive for understanding and cooperation in order to create true harmony on both local and global scales.

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