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Scotch Express Quadrille, c1870 (hand tinted lithograph on paper)
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Scotch Express Quadrille, c1870 (hand tinted lithograph on paper)
8836217 Scotch Express Quadrille, c1870 (hand tinted lithograph on paper) by Emery, George (b.1821); 36 x 26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: sheet music cover for 'The Scotch Express Quadrille' by Henri F Hemy Inscribed to C.E. Riddell Esqre., London; George Emery & Co. 408, Oxford Street, W. , printer and engraver from his premises; Henri Frederick Hemy (1818 - 1888) He was organist at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church in Newcastle, later teaching professor of music at Tynemouth and at St. Cuthbert's College in Durham. He was pianist to Lord Ravensworth, Music Director of Ushaw College, and his orchestra played at fashionable venues in the region. He sang baritone as well. He composed waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and galops.); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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This hand-tinted lithograph on paper captures the vibrant sheet music cover for 'The Scotch Express Quadrille' by Henri F Hemy, inscribed to C.E. Riddell Esqre., London. Created by George Emery & Co. in 1870, this print is a beautiful representation of 19th-century musical artistry.
Henri Frederick Hemy, the composer of the quadrille featured on this cover, was a talented musician and singer known for his compositions of waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and galops. As an organist at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church in Newcastle and later a professor of music at various institutions in Durham, he left behind a legacy of musical excellence.
The intricate details and rich colors of this print showcase the skillful craftsmanship of George Emery & Co., who were renowned printers and engravers during their time. The image transports us back to an era when railway travel was booming in Britain, capturing the essence of progress and innovation.
Displayed at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire, UK, this piece is not just a visual delight but also a historical artifact that sheds light on the cultural landscape of 19th-century Europe. It serves as a reminder of the importance of art and music in shaping society's identity and values.
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