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Framed Print : Joseph Johnson or Black Joe, wounded veteran merchant seaman, wearing his Nelson ship hat. He earned his living as a Regular Chaunter singing songs such as Storm and The British Seaman's Praise
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Joseph Johnson or Black Joe, wounded veteran merchant seaman, wearing his Nelson ship hat. He earned his living as a Regular Chaunter singing songs such as Storm and The British Seaman's Praise
FLO5000869 Joseph Johnson or Black Joe, wounded veteran merchant seaman, wearing his Nelson ship hat. He earned his living as a Regular Chaunter singing songs such as Storm and The British Seaman's Praise. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana, Anecdotes of Mendicant Wanderers through the Streets of London, 1817.; (add.info.: Joseph Johnson or Black Joe, wounded veteran merchant seaman, wearing his Nelson ship hat. He earned his living as a Regular Chaunter singing songs such as Storm and The British Seaman's Praise. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana, Anecdotes of Mendicant Wanderers through the Streets of London, 1817.); © Florilegius
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12"x10" Modern Frame
Add a touch of history and character to your space with our framed print featuring Joseph Johnson, a wounded veteran merchant seaman known as Black Joe. Captured wearing his Nelson ship hat, he earned his living as a Regular Chaunter singing sea shanties like Storm and The British Seaman's Praise. A unique piece from Bridgeman Images on Fine Art Finder.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant image captures Joseph Johnson, also known as Black Joe, a wounded veteran merchant seaman who earned his living as a Regular Chaunter in the streets of London. Despite his injuries and hardships, he proudly wears his Nelson ship hat, a symbol of his past life at sea.
In this detailed copperplate etching by John Thomas Smith from 1817, we see the resilience and character of Black Joe shining through. His powerful voice sang songs like Storm and The British Seaman's Praise, captivating passersby with tales of adventure and hardship on the high seas.
Through this illustration, we catch a glimpse of the notoriety and fame that Black Joe gained as a performer in Regency-era London. His presence on the streets was a reminder of the struggles faced by those who had served their country but found themselves homeless and impoverished.
As we reflect on this image, let us remember the sacrifices made by veterans like Joseph Johnson and honor their legacy. Their stories deserve to be told and remembered for generations to come.
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