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Waits in Street
Peaceful night - waits perform in an English town with drum, trombone and other instruments, a policeman as their only audience Date: 1858
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Media ID 7121347
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1858 Audience Carol Carols Drum Instruments Peaceful Perform Singer Singers Singing Tradition Traditions Trombone Waits
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the enchanting atmosphere of an English town in the late 1800s with our exquisite Canvas Print of 'Waits in Street' by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image captures the peaceful night scene where waits, traditional street musicians, perform with their drums, trombones, and other instruments. The only audience to their melodies is a solitary policeman. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this evocative photograph, making it a stunning addition to any home or office decor. Immerse yourself in the charm of history with this beautiful piece of art."
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 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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
A Peaceful Night: Tom Waits as the Waits - 19th Century English Tradition Unfolds (1858) In this evocative image, we find ourselves transported back in time to a quiet English town during the Christmas season of 1858. The hush of the night is broken only by the soothing sounds of the Waits, a centuries-old tradition of itinerant carolers, as they perform in the moonlit streets. The Waits, dressed in their traditional attire, gather around a small fire, their instruments at the ready. Among them, Tom Waits, with his distinctive voice and expressive face, strums a drum and blows into his trombone, creating a hauntingly beautiful melody that resonates through the stillness of the night. The audience for this impromptu performance is limited to one – a solitary policeman, who stands watchfully nearby, his gaze fixed on the group. The Waits' music, however, seems to have a calming effect on the officer, who appears to be lost in the moment, his stern demeanor softened by the magic of the carols. As the snow falls gently around them, the Waits continue their musical tradition, their voices blending together in perfect harmony. The scene is a testament to the enduring power of music and tradition, and the simple joys of an uncomplicated past. This photograph, taken in the heart of the 19th century, offers a glimpse into a time when the spirit of Christmas was celebrated through the simple act of sharing music and stories in the peaceful stillness of a winter night.
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