Antique Framed Print : Tango (Bianchi)
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Tango (Bianchi)
A lady in a tall hat shows no expression as she tangoes with grace and restraint. Date: circa 1914
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Media ID 14290393
© Mary Evans Picture Library/STEVE RUMNEY
Bianchi Expression Grace Named Tall Tango Restraint Shows
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 21.7cm x 37.1cm (8.5" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of the Tango dance in its early days, as a passionate and expressive art form that captivated the world. The image features a woman named Tango Bianchi, dressed in an elegant gown and adorned with a tall, extravagant hat. Her face is expressionless, yet her body moves with the grace and restraint that defined the Tango's unique style. The Tango originated in the late 19th century in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and quickly spread to Europe and beyond. By the early 1910s, it had become a global sensation, and dancers like Tango Bianchi helped to popularize the dance in high society. The Tango was characterized by its sensual and intense movements, which were often performed with great passion and emotion. But as it spread to new audiences, it also became subject to criticism and controversy. Some saw the dance as vulgar and immoral, while others celebrated it as a symbol of modernity and liberation. Despite the debates, the Tango continued to thrive, inspiring new generations of dancers and musicians. Today, it remains a beloved and enduring part of our cultural heritage, a testament to the power of music and dance to bring people together and express the human experience. This photograph, taken circa 1914, is a beautiful and fascinating glimpse into the history of the Tango and the women who danced it with grace, restraint, and unforgettable style.
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