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Portugal - Girl Singer from Alfama, Lisbon playing a Guitar
Portugal - Pretty girl street singer and Portuguese Guitar player from the Alfama District of Lisbon. The Portuguese guitar or Portuguese guitarra (Portuguese: guitarra portuguesa) is a plucked string instrument with twelve steel strings, strung in six courses comprising two strings each. Date: 1930s
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Media ID 11558373
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Alfama Attractive Guitar Iberian Lamp Lighting Lisbon Musician Outfit Player Plays Portugal Portuguesa Portuguese Singer Singing Strumming Strums Chanteuse Strum
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the enchanting moment of a young Portuguese girl singer from the historic Alfama district of Lisbon, strumming her traditional Portuguese guitar in the soft glow of a street lamp. Dressed in the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of a typical Iberian costume, the attractive chanteuse captivates the attention of passersby with her soulful singing, transporting them to another era. The Portuguese guitar, or Portuguese guitarra, is a plucked string instrument with twelve steel strings, strung in six courses comprising two strings each. Its unique sound and distinctive appearance have made it an integral part of Portuguese music and culture since the 19th century. This photograph, taken in the 1930s, offers a glimpse into the rich history and tradition of Portuguese music and the captivating allure of the Alfama district, a place where the past and present come together in a harmonious blend. The warm lighting of the street lamp illuminates the scene, casting a romantic and timeless atmosphere over the moment, making it a beautiful and evocative reminder of the enduring power of music and the human spirit.
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