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Street music: a family of singers
A pathetic scene: an impoverished family of street singers, shoeless and ragged, singing in the rain. Date: 1870
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15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Experience the evocative power of history through our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This poignant image, titled "Street music: a family of singers," captures a moment in time from the past, showcasing an impoverished family of street singers, singing in the rain. The scene, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online in 1870, is a poignant reminder of the human spirit and the power of music to bring hope and joy, even in the most challenging of circumstances. Add this evocative print to your home or office décor and bring a piece of history into your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 25cm x 37.5cm (9.8" x 14.8")
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A Pathetic Scene - An Impoverished Family of Street Singers, Shoeless and Ragged, Singing in the Rain (1870)
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This poignant photograph captures the raw and unfiltered reality of street music during the Victorian era. The image portrays a family of musicians, huddled together under a makeshift shelter, braving the pouring rain as they perform for the passing crowd. The father, dressed in tattered clothes and barefoot, strums a worn-out instrument with a determined look on his face. His wife, also barefoot and clad in a tattered dress, cradles their young daughter in her arms, her face etched with concern and worry. The children, clad in ragged clothes and with no shoes, stand by their parents, their small faces expressing a mixture of sadness and curiosity. The family's impoverished state is evident in their appearance, yet they continue to sing, their voices carrying above the sound of the raindrops. The scene is a poignant reminder of the struggles that many musicians faced during this time, using their art as a means to survive in the face of poverty and hardship. The image transports us back to a time when music was not just a form of entertainment, but a necessity for survival. The photograph, taken in 1870, is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as well as a glimpse into the past of street music and the lives of those who made a living through busking. The family's performance, open and unapologetic, is a reminder that even in the most miserable of circumstances, the power of music can bring hope and joy to those who hear it.
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