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Street music: a family of singers
A pathetic scene: an impoverished family of street singers, shoeless and ragged, singing in the rain. Date: 1870
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Greetings Card (A5)
"Add a touch of nostalgia to your greetings with our exquisite 'Street Music' card from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online in 1870, captures a family of impoverished singers bravely performing in the rain. Their heartfelt melodies resonate through the drizzle, conveying a deep sense of resilience and hope. Share a message of strength and perseverance with this captivating, rights-managed greeting card."
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
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.
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A Pathetic Scene - An Impoverished Family of Street Singers, Shoeless and Ragged, Singing in the Rain (1870)
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This poignant photograph captures the raw and unfiltered reality of street music during the Victorian era. The image portrays a family of musicians, huddled together under a makeshift shelter, braving the pouring rain as they perform for the passing crowd. The father, dressed in tattered clothes and barefoot, strums a worn-out instrument with a determined look on his face. His wife, also barefoot and clad in a tattered dress, cradles their young daughter in her arms, her face etched with concern and worry. The children, clad in ragged clothes and with no shoes, stand by their parents, their small faces expressing a mixture of sadness and curiosity. The family's impoverished state is evident in their appearance, yet they continue to sing, their voices carrying above the sound of the raindrops. The scene is a poignant reminder of the struggles that many musicians faced during this time, using their art as a means to survive in the face of poverty and hardship. The image transports us back to a time when music was not just a form of entertainment, but a necessity for survival. The photograph, taken in 1870, is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as well as a glimpse into the past of street music and the lives of those who made a living through busking. The family's performance, open and unapologetic, is a reminder that even in the most miserable of circumstances, the power of music can bring hope and joy to those who hear it.
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