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Antique Framed Print : Elizabethan Play
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Elizabethan Play
A play in progress in a London inn yard in the time of William Shakespeare. Date: 16th century
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Media ID 20033300
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21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 25.1cm (14.6" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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.
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This evocative image captures the spirit of a theatrical performance in progress at an Elizabethan inn yard in London during the time of William Shakespeare. The 16th century was a golden age for English drama, and the inn yard was a popular venue for companies of traveling players who would set up makeshift stages in the courtyards of taverns and inns to perform for the local populace. In this scene, actors in elaborate costumes and masks engage the audience with their passionate delivery, while stagehands and crew members attend to the technical aspects of the production. The inn yard, with its rough-hewn walls and wooden beams, provides an authentic and intimate setting for the performance. The atmosphere is lively and festive, with spectators of all ages and social classes gathered to enjoy the show. William Shakespeare, the most famous playwright of the era, is believed to have written many of his plays for such inn yard theaters. The Bard's works, with their rich language, complex characters, and timeless themes, continue to captivate audiences around the world more than 400 years after they were first performed in London. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era of art, culture, and theatrical innovation. The image is a reminder of the enduring power of live performance to entertain, inspire, and bring people together.
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