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London Cries: Art and Music, Series 1
Hard cover, fair condition.
London Cries: Art and Music, Series 1 is a 1924 portfolio published by Art & Music, London, that brings together visual and musical interpretations of 18th-century London street life. The collection features 13 colour plates of Francis Wheatley’s renowned “Cries of London” paintings, which depict various street vendors such as flower sellers, knife grinders, and milkmaids. Accompanying each illustration are lyrics and musical scores that represent the traditional street calls of these hawkers, offering a multifaceted glimpse into the daily rhythms of Georgian London. This compilation not only showcases Wheatley’s idealized portrayals of urban street traders but also preserves the auditory essence of the period through its musical arrangements, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of art, music, and social history.
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