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George H. Chirgwin know as the White-Eyed Kaffir
George H. Chirgwin (14 December 1854 17 November 1922) was a popular British music hall star billed as " the White-Eyed Kaffir", a black face minstrel act. He adopted the white diamond on his blacked up face as a trade mark after it came about by accident. Chirgwin appeared in the first Royal Variety Command Performance in 1912. This striking image is one by Alick P.F. Ritchie (1868-1938) in a series of music hall personalities. Date: 1800s, 1900s?
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Alick Blacked Cello Diamond Eyed Faced Fiddle Instrument Kaffir Minstrel Ritchie Stringed Tall Violin Musical
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25cm x 39.6cm (9.8" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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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This photograph, taken by renowned British photographer Alick P.F. Ritchie in the early 1900s, features George H. Chirgwin, a prominent music hall star billed as 'the White-Eyed Kaffir.' Born on December 14, 1854, Chirgwin was known for his blackface minstrel act, which included the distinctive white diamond on his darkened face as a trademark. The diamond came about by accident during a performance, but it became a defining element of his act. Chirgwin's popularity soared, and he was a regular performer at the Royal Variety Command Performances, including the very first one in 1912. In this image, Chirgwin is shown holding a fiddle, a common stringed musical instrument used in minstrel shows. The violin and cello, also popular stringed instruments, can be seen in the background. Chirgwin's intense focus and skillful posture as he bows suggest the depth of his musical talent and the passion he brought to his performances. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the history of music hall entertainment and the complex cultural context of blackface minstrelsy during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Despite the controversy surrounding the use of blackface, Chirgwin's talent and charisma shone through, making him a beloved figure in British music hall history.
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