Street music: Unwelcome musician, c. 1835
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Street music: Unwelcome musician, c. 1835
A rotund servant bribes a noisy street musician with three pence to move on, as his playing is disturbing the master of the house. The indignant musician responds" I never moves on under sixpence." Date: c. 1835
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1830s 1835 Appreciation Bribery Bribes Charity Door Step Door Way Gesture Master Money Musician Noisy Paid Servant Unwanted Unwelcome Musical
Unwelcome Musician, c. 1835
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating image that transports us back in time to the bustling streets of the 1830s. In this evocative scene, a rotund servant, dressed in the fashion of the era, stands at the doorway of a grand house, attempting to hush a noisy street musician. The musician, a man of meager means, clad in tattered clothing and holding a violin, is shown in the foreground, his expression a mix of indignation and disbelief. The servant, with a determined look on his face, extends three pence towards the musician, an offering intended to bribe him into moving on. The musician, however, is unyielding, his response clear as day, "I never moves on under sixpence." The servant's gesture is met with a stubborn refusal, as the musician's love for his craft and the need for a fair compensation are more important to him than the disapproval of the master of the house. This poignant scene highlights the stark contrast between charity and appreciation. While the servant's intentions may have been to quiet the musician and please his master, the musician's response underscores the importance of being valued for one's talent and hard work. The image also serves as a snapshot of the fashion and costume of the time, providing a glimpse into the lives of the people who made music on the streets for a living. Overall, "Unwelcome Musician, c. 1835" is a powerful reminder of the human spirit and the enduring power of music.
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