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Musical group in an Arabic cafe in Egypt
Ensemble of male and female Egyptian musicians in western and traditional dress. In the back, men are holding traditional Arabic instruments such as a traditional lute (oud), a zither (qanun) and a tambourine (riq). In the front, a woman is smoking from a hokkah pipe. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14402476
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Arabic Cafe Cafes Ensemble Groups Instruments Lute Musician Musicians Pipe Pipes Tambourine Zither Musical Shisha
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 39.6cm x 25.2cm (15.6" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the enchanting scene of an Egyptian musical ensemble performing in an Arabic cafe around the year 1908. The image is filled with a rich blend of contrasts, as both male and female musicians, dressed in a mix of western and traditional attire, come together to create a harmonious symphony of sounds. In the background, the men proudly hold and play traditional Arabic instruments, such as the oud, a pear-shaped lute with a long neck and a large soundbox; the qanun, a plucked zither with seventy-two strings; and the riq, a tambourine with jingles used to keep time and add rhythm to the music. The captivating atmosphere of the cafe is further enhanced by the presence of a woman in the foreground, elegantly smoking from a hokkah pipe. The hokkah, a traditional Arabic water pipe, is filled with sweetened tobacco and is often shared among friends and family, adding to the sense of camaraderie and relaxation. The musicians' passionate expressions and the intricate details of their instruments convey the deep connection between music and culture in Egypt during this era. This photograph is a beautiful testament to the enduring power of music to bring people together, transcending boundaries and bridging the gap between tradition and modernity.
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