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Canvas Print : Street music: The organ grinding nuisance, 1864
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Street music: The organ grinding nuisance, 1864
A difference of opinion: an old lady and a child encourage an organ grinder to play in the street, despite the pleas of a maid on behalf of a suffering invalid. Date: 1864
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Media ID 7195711
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1864 Audience Difference Grinder Grinding Instrument Invalid Maid Musician Noise Nuisance Opinion Organ Pleas Pollution Sick Suffering
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Street music: The organ grinding nuisance, 1864" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, invites you to step back in time to the 19th century and experience the vibrant energy of a bustling street scene. In this evocative image, an old lady and a curious child encourage an organ grinder to play his melody, despite the protests of a maid who pleads for the sake of a suffering invalid. The rich details and expressive characters in this Rights Managed photograph are sure to ignite your imagination and transport you to another era. Bring the timeless charm of this captivating moment into your home or office with our premium Canvas Prints. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques to ensure a stunning, long-lasting display. Experience the intrigue and emotion of "Street music: The organ grinding nuisance, 1864" and elevate your space with a unique and thought-provoking work of art. Order your Canvas Print today and let the story unfold before your eyes.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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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In this evocative 1864 photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, titled "The organ grinding nuisance: a difference of opinion," we witness an intriguing scene unfolding on a bustling 1860s street. At the heart of the commotion stands an organ grinder, his weathered face set in concentration as he plays a lively tune on his instrument. The organ, a large and ornate contraption, sits atop a small cart, its pipes and bellows belching out a cloud of pollution with each note. Despite the organ's intrusive noise and the resulting pollution, an old lady and a young child are seen encouraging the musician to continue playing. The old lady, dressed in a voluminous skirt and shawl, claps her hands in delight as the child dances along, clearly enchanted by the music. In stark contrast, a maid, standing nearby, looks on with a worried expression. She holds a hand to her ear, shielding it from the cacophony of sound, and gestures towards a bed that lies in the foreground. A suffering invalid, swathed in blankets, lies on the bed, his pallid face a testament to his fragile health. The maid's pleas for the organ grinder to cease his performance fall on deaf ears, as the old lady and child continue to revel in the music. This fascinating photograph captures the contrasting perspectives of different members of society during the 1860s. While some find joy and entertainment in the organ grinder's performance, others are reminded of the suffering it causes. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of urban life during this era, and the often-unbridgeable divide between pleasure and pain, noise and silence, health and illness.
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