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Street music: organ grinder rejected, 1858
Repelling foreign invasion: paterfamilias tries the cold water cure in a case of organ grinding. Date: 1858
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1850s 1858 Attack Barrel Foreign Grinder Instrument Musician Organ Pistol Pump Rejected Repelling Soaked Soaking Musical Pater Familias
22"x18" Modern Frame
Discover the captivating allure of yesteryears with our exquisite Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring "Street Music: Organ Grinder Rejected, 1858" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image, titled "Repelling foreign invasion: paterfamilias tries the cold water cure in a case of organ grinding," offers a fascinating glimpse into history. The vintage scene showcases a determined father protecting his family from an unwanted organ grinder, creating a compelling narrative that is sure to inspire conversation. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and enhance the artwork's beauty, making it a perfect addition to any home or office. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history with this captivating piece.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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
This evocative image captures a tense moment from the streets of the 1850s, as a determined paterfamilias (head of the household) takes matters into his own hands to protect his family from an unwanted intrusion. In the foreground, an organ grinder, soaked from a recent barrel of water, looks on in disbelief as a man brandishes a pistol, ready to defend his home against the foreign invasion. The organ grinder's instrument lies abandoned in the gutter, a reminder of the disrupted musical scene that once filled the bustling streets. The year was 1858, and the streets were alive with the sounds of music and the sights of street performers. But not all were welcome, and tensions ran high between locals and foreigners, leading to moments of confrontation. In this scene, the paterfamilias, a symbol of traditional values and family protection, takes a bold stand against the intrusion, using the cold water cure as a means of repelling the unwanted organ grinder. The image, titled "Organ Grinder Rejected: Repelling Foreign Invasion: Paterfamilias Tries the Cold Water Cure in a Case of Organ Grinding," offers a glimpse into the complex social dynamics of the time, where music, culture, and family values collided on the streets. The wet and muddy scene, with its stark contrasts of determination and rejection, is a powerful reminder of the tensions that once defined urban life in the 19th century.
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