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Tatar musicians in a Crimean town square, mid 19th century
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Tatar musicians in a Crimean town square, mid 19th century
Tatar musicians playing fiddle and balalaika in a Crimean town square, men smoking pipes and drinking tea. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857
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This handcoloured lithograph, taken from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World published in Stuttgart in 1857, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Tatar community in a Crimean town square during the mid-19th century. The image showcases a group of Tatar musicians, dressed in traditional attire, engaged in a lively performance. One musician holds a fiddle, his bow poised to draw out a melody, while another strums a balalaika, its strings vibrating with the rhythm. Surrounding the musicians, men sit at a table, smoking pipes filled with tobacco and sipping tea from ornate cups. The scene exudes an air of conviviality and community, as the men engage in animated conversation and enjoy the music. The musicians themselves are adorned in distinctive garb: one wears a turban, while another dons a veil, adding to the vibrant tapestry of the image. The setting is further enriched by the presence of a colourful carpet spread out on the ground, adding warmth and texture to the scene. The square, with its cobblestone streets and quaint buildings, serves as the perfect backdrop for this enchanting moment in time. This illustration, taken from an educational picture book, offers a valuable insight into the daily life and traditions of the Tatar community during the mid-19th century. It is a testament to the rich cultural diversity that existed in the Crimean region during this period and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating our cultural heritage.
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