Music hath charms
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Music hath charms
Clown with a mandolin and dancer with a Chinese lantern. Late Victorian.Date: circa 1900
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14264367
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Charms Clown Dancer Hath Mandolin
Music Hath Charms - A Melodic Tableau of Whimsy and Delight
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative late Victorian image, circa 1900, captures the enchanting moment when music transcends time and space, bringing together two performers in a harmonious dance of joy and wonder. The scene unfolds before us as a clown, his painted features a testament to the artistic craftsmanship of the era, strums a mandolin with an earnest expression. His melody, a captivating serenade, floats through the air, drawing the attention of a graceful dancer holding a Chinese lantern. The dancer, her silhouette illuminated by the warm glow of the lantern, moves in rhythm with the music, her flowing gown billowing around her as she pirouettes with an ethereal grace. The interplay of light and shadow, the rich colors, and the intricate details of their costumes transport us to a bygone era, where the simple pleasure of music and dance brought people together in a shared celebration of life. The title of this image, "Music Hath Charms," is a reference to a line from Shakespeare's "The Tempest," which speaks to the transformative power of music: "Where the bee sucks, there suck I: In a cowslip's bell I lie; There I couch when I have done the day's work and am glad to rest and hear the bee hum in mine ears." This photograph is a visual ode to the enduring charm of music, a testament to its ability to evoke emotion, transport us to another time and place, and bring people together in a shared moment of delight. This exquisite photograph, with its rich history and timeless beauty, invites us to pause, to reflect, and to appreciate the simple pleasures of life. It is a reminder that, even in the midst of our busy lives, we can find solace and joy in the melodies that surround us, and in the moments of connection that music and art can bring.
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