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Photographic Print : 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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Media ID 23182662
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Balalaika Carl Carpet Crimea Educational Fiddle Hoffmann Musician Pipe Tartar Tatar Tobacco Turban Veil Violin
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts Tatar musicians in a Crimean town square during the mid-19th century. The musicians, dressed in traditional attire, play the fiddle and balalaika while men around them relax, smoking pipes and enjoying tea. This intriguing moment in history comes to life in vivid detail through this handcoloured lithograph, originally published in Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World in 1857. Add an authentic touch to your home or office décor with this stunning, rights-managed print.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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 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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