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Georgian cartoon, Music Hath Charms
Georgian cartoon, Music Hath Charms, black man playing guitar to a kitchen maid Date: circa 1820s
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1820s Bellows Bottle Candle Charms Georgian Guitar Hath Instrument Kitchen Maid Stool Musical
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This enchanting Georgian cartoon, titled "Music Hath Charms," captures a delightful moment of musical connection between a black man playing the guitar and a kitchen maid. Dating back to the 1820s, this charming comic scene showcases the power of music to transcend social boundaries and bring joy to everyday life. The black man, seated on a stool and strumming his guitar, captivates the kitchen maid as she sits at a table, her attention fully focused on him. With a bottle of ale in hand and a candle burning nearby, she listens intently, her expression one of pure enjoyment. In the background, a kitchen scene unfolds, with pots and pans hanging from the ceiling and various utensils scattered about. The cartoonist masterfully employs humor through the use of a large pair of bellows, which the man plays as if it were a drum, adding an unexpected and amusing element to the scene. This image not only showcases the importance of music in Georgian society but also highlights the human connection that can be formed through the simple act of sharing a tune.
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