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Sir Henry Wood, 1926 (colour litho)
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Sir Henry Wood, 1926 (colour litho)
473356 Sir Henry Wood, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Joseph Wood (1869-1944); English conductor best known for his association with Londons annual series of promenade concerts, known as the Proms; conducted them for nearly half a century, from their beginning in 1895 at the Queens Hall; responsible for introducing hundreds of new works to British audiences; after his death, the concerts were officially renamed in his honour as the " Henry Wood Promenade Concerts", although they continue to be generally referred to as " the Proms" and take place now at the Albert Hall, Kensington, London; from the series of Straight Line caricatures produced as cigarette cards by John Player & Sons; the golden age of cigarette cards was from the late 19th century until the Second World War and were immensely popular both as collector items and as a source of instruction, entertainment and amusement before the widespread use of television and radio;
); English, out of copyright
Media ID 23162824
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This vibrant and captivating print captures the essence of Sir Henry Wood, a legendary figure in the world of classical music. Taken in 1926 by Alick Penrose Forbes Ritchie, this colour lithograph showcases Sir Henry Wood's commanding presence and undeniable passion for his craft. Sir Henry Joseph Wood was an English conductor renowned for his association with London's annual series of promenade concerts, famously known as the Proms. Conducting these concerts for nearly half a century, from their inception in 1895 at the Queens Hall, he introduced countless new works to British audiences. His dedication to promoting music and nurturing talent earned him immense respect within the industry. The photograph is part of a series called Straight Line caricatures produced as cigarette cards by John Player & Sons during the golden age of cigarette cards. These collectible items were immensely popular before television and radio became widespread sources of entertainment and information. Although Sir Henry Wood passed away in 1944, his legacy lives on through the official renaming of the concerts as "the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts" in his honor. However, they are still commonly referred to as "the Proms" today and continue to take place at Albert Hall in Kensington, London. This print not only pays tribute to one man's remarkable contribution to music but also serves as a reminder of an era when cigarette cards provided both amusement and education for enthusiasts across England.
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