Poster Print : FOSTER (1826 - 1864)
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FOSTER (1826 - 1864)
STEPHEN FOSTER - American songwriter with George Cooper. Date: 1826 - 1864
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Media ID 14269668
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1826 1864 Cooper Foster Songwriter Stephen
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Foster poster print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image of American songwriter Stephen Foster, this poster brings history to life. The photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures Foster in a studio setting with George Cooper. With its high-quality print and vibrant colors, this poster is sure to add character and charm to any room. Perfect for music lovers, history enthusiasts, or those who appreciate fine art, the Foster poster print is a must-have addition to your collection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 53.8cm (16.5" x 21.2")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the likeness of Stephen Foster (1826-1864), an American musical legend and pioneer of early American music. Foster is considered the "Father of American Music" for his significant contributions to the development of the unique musical genre that would come to define the nation's cultural identity. Born in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, Foster's musical talents were evident from an early age. He began writing songs as a child, and by the time he was a young man, he had already composed some of his most famous works, including "Oh! Susanna," "Camptown Races," and "My Old Kentucky Home." These songs, with their distinctive blend of folk, minstrel, and classical influences, captured the spirit of frontier life and became instant hits. In this photograph, Foster is seen here with his collaborator and friend, George Cooper. The two men are believed to have met while working together on a minstrel show in the 1850s. Cooper's presence in the photograph underscores the importance of collaboration in Foster's musical career. Together, they produced some of the most enduring works of American music, shaping the sound of a nation and leaving a lasting legacy. Despite his immense success, Foster's life was marked by personal tragedy and financial hardship. He died penniless in 1864, but his music continued to be performed and reinterpreted by generations of musicians, from minstrel troupes to modern recording artists. Today, his songs remain an integral part of American musical history, and his influence can be heard in everything from country music to Broadway shows. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the life and work of a man who helped define the sound of America, and whose music continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
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