Mounted Print : Cartoon, music hall proprietor and theatre agent
Mounted Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Cartoon, music hall proprietor and theatre agent
Cartoon, music hall proprietor (Harry Hart) to theatre agent (Ambrose Maynard) -- Why don t you send all your Comic Singers to the Theatre, I say? We should know what to do then.
1883
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Media ID 14400886
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1883 Agent Ambrose Bryan Entracte Frivolous Genre Harry Hart Litter Maynard Proprietor Send Singers Styles Waste Wastepaper December Genres
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Bring a touch of nostalgic charm to your home or office with our Mounted Photos from Media Storehouse, featuring this delightful cartoon by Mary Evans Picture Library. Depicting a lively conversation between Harry Hart, the music hall proprietor, and Ambrose Maynard, the theatre agent, from an 1883 print, this captivating image is a must-have for anyone with an appreciation for the history of entertainment. With its rich detail and witty dialogue, this mounted photo is sure to be a conversation starter and a source of joy for years to come.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.2cm x 18.9cm (6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
Why don't you send all your Comic Singers to the Theatre, I say?,
EDITORS COMMENTS
quips Harry Hart, the jovial music hall proprietor, to Ambrose Maynard, the theatrical agent, in this humorous cartoon from December 29, 1883. The scene takes place in the bustling backstage area of a theatre, where the two men are seen engaged in animated conversation. Hart, depicted with a top hat in hand and a pile of wastepaper in a litter bin behind him, represents the traditional music hall industry. He is known for his frivolous style and caters to the masses with his entertaining acts. In contrast, Maynard, with a top hat on his head and a pile of hats on the table beside him, embodies the more refined and sophisticated world of the theatre. He is responsible for managing and booking acts for theatres, and is seen here trying to persuade Hart to send his comic singers to the theatre instead of the music hall. The cartoon captures the spirit of the Victorian era, with its attention to detail and satirical commentary on the entertainment industry. The use of litter and wastepaper baskets adds to the humorous tone, as well as the men's casual yet confident demeanor. The cartoon also highlights the different genres and styles of entertainment that were popular during the 1880s, and the ongoing debate between the two industries over which was superior. Overall, this charming print offers a glimpse into the world of entertainment during a bygone era and the lively banter between two industry professionals.
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