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Handels River Concert for George I (gravure)
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Handels River Concert for George I (gravure)
969244 Handels River Concert for George I (gravure) by Hamman, Edouard Jean Conrad (1819-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handels River Concert for George I, 1717. Illustration from Great Men and Famous Women edited by Charles Horne (Selmar Hess, c 1900). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Barge Classical Music Concert Freight Barge George Frideric Handel George I Hanoverian
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This print showcases a gravure of "Handels River Concert for George I" an iconic moment in the history of classical music. The image, created by Edouard Jean Conrad Hamman and digitally cleaned for enhanced clarity, takes us back to 1717 when this extraordinary event took place. Set on the majestic Thames River in England, we witness a grand concert unfolding aboard a beautifully adorned barge. The scene is filled with musicians dressed in exquisite baroque costumes, their instruments poised to create harmonious melodies that would captivate King George I and his distinguished guests. George Frideric Handel, the renowned composer himself, stands at the center of attention as he conducts his masterpiece known as Handel's Water Music. This composition was specifically written to please the king during a river procession from Whitehall Palace to Chelsea. The image transports us back to an era where entertainment was both regal and enchanting. It reflects not only the cultural significance of classical music but also highlights the opulence and elegance associated with Georgian Britain. As we admire this engraving from Great Men and Famous Women edited by Charles Horne (c. 1900), it serves as a reminder of how art can immortalize historical moments while preserving our rich heritage.
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