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Ragged Street singers - looking decidedly worse for wear
In the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting a pair of ragged street singers singing about fair and stormy weather - the perfect illustrative template for their undoubtedly turbulent lives! Chorus - " Ow it was Gay, Night an Day, Fair and Stormy Weather." Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 11574801
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Alcoholic Alcoholism Allegory Beat Depressed Depressing Drunk Drunken Drunks Glum Miserable Phil Poor Poverty Ragged Sadness Singer Singers Song Stormy Tatty Wear Worse
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 5.8cm x 7.6cm (2.3" x 3")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative and poignant cartoon drawing by Phil May captures the raw reality of life in the late 1800s East End of London through the image of two ragged street singers. The singers, with their tattered clothes and disheveled appearances, exude an air of hardship and despair that is only amplified by the ominous title, "Fair and Stormy Weather." Their gaunt faces and sunken eyes tell tales of poverty, alcoholism, and the daily struggles of survival. The singers, huddled together under a makeshift shelter, are in the midst of performing for an audience that is not visible in the frame. Their song, "Ow it was Gay, Night an Day, Fair and Stormy Weather," serves as an allegory for their undoubtedly turbulent lives. The refrain of the popular song, which contrasts the beauty of fair weather with the unpredictability and chaos of storms, resonates with the singers' own experiences of joy and sorrow. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh living conditions and societal challenges faced by the poor and marginalized communities of the time. The singers' drunken state further underscores the prevalence of alcoholism as a coping mechanism for the misery and sadness that pervaded their lives. The overall mood of the drawing is miserable and depressing, yet it also carries a sense of resilience and the human spirit's ability to find joy in even the most challenging circumstances. This powerful and evocative image is a snapshot of history, offering a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the struggles and challenges faced by those who lived in the East End of London during the 1890s.
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