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Street music: Organ grinder, c. 1900
An Italian lady grinds an organ, whilst a girl shakes a tambourine. According to the caption accompanying this picture, the babies next to the wheeled organ are sometime used as a means to draw in passing trade. Date: c.1900
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Media ID 7199153
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Audience Babies Barrell Busking Grinder Grinding Grinds Organ Tambourine Wheeled
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite 'Street Music: Organ Grinder, c. 1900' photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to the bustling streets of the past, as an Italian lady skillfully plays an organ while a girl shakes a tambourine. The intrigue deepens as we notice the babies nestled next to the wheeled organ, a traditional and effective means to draw in crowds. Add a touch of history and charm to your home or office with this timeless, rights-managed print.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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 photograph from the early 1900s, an Italian woman skillfully grinds the handle of a wheeled organ, her focused expression betraying the complexity of the music she creates. The organ's rich, melodic tones fill the air, drawing in a curious crowd of onlookers. A young girl, dressed in simple clothing, shakes a tambourine in rhythm with the music, adding an energetic and playful element to the performance. The scene takes place on a bustling street, where the sights, sounds, and smells of everyday life mingle together. Two small babies, swaddled in blankets and seated next to the organ, gaze up at their mother with wide, innocent eyes. According to the accompanying caption, these infants were sometimes used as an added attraction to draw in passing trade, a common practice during this era of street music and entertainment. The photograph captures a moment in time, transporting us back to the 1900s and offering a glimpse into the world of street musicians and their audiences. The image is a testament to the universal appeal of music and the human connection it creates, as well as the ingenuity and resourcefulness of those who sought to share their art with the world. The scene is filled with a sense of warmth and nostalgia, inviting us to imagine the stories of the people in the photograph and the lives they led. The organ grinder and her daughter, the babies, the onlookers, and even the girl with the tambourine – all contribute to a vibrant and captivating tableau of life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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