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Music cover, The Sea Serpent Polka
Music cover, The Sea Serpent Polka, by Carlo Minasi Date: circa 1850
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1850s Carlo Clarke Duff Fantasy Hodgson Instrument Monster Polka Sailor Serpent Sheet Teeth Tongue Musical
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
This music cover, titled "The Sea Serpent Polka," dates back to the mid-1850s and was created by the Italian artist Carlo Minasi. The cover showcases a lively and humorous scene, with a naval sailor, dressed in a Victorian-era navy uniform, playing a musical instrument on the deck of a ship. The sailor, with a mischievous grin, appears to be serenading a lady in a flowing dress, who is standing nearby. However, the tranquility of the scene is disrupted by the presence of a fantastical sea serpent, which wraps itself around the ship's mast. The serpent's long, coiled body is adorned with intricate patterns, and its large, expressive eyes seem to gaze intently at the couple. Its long, sharp teeth and extended tongue add an element of comic humor to the image. The title of the polka, "The Sea Serpent Polka," is written in elegant script at the top of the cover, along with the names of the composers, Duff and Hodgson, and the publisher, L. Minasi & Co., based in London. The image is further enhanced by the use of vibrant colors and intricate details, which transport us back to the 1850s and the Victorian era. This cover is a delightful example of the whimsical and imaginative illustrations that were popular during this period. It combines elements of music, dance, fantasy, and humor, making it a fascinating and intriguing piece of historical art.
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