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Alfred Concanen
Alfred Concanen: The Chronicler of Music Hall Magic Alfred Concanen (c. 1835 – 10 December 1886) remains a captivating figure in Victorian art, largely due to his extraordinary contribution to the visual culture of music hall entertainment. For over twenty-five years, he served as one of the era’s leading lithographers, and his legacy is most profoundly etched into the vibrant illustrations adorning sheet music covers for some of Brita
in's most beloved performers. These weren’t merely decorative additions; they were miniature theatrical worlds, capturing the energy, humor, and personalities of singers like Jenny Hill, Nellie Farren, and the charismatic George Leybourne – affectionately known as “Champagne Charlie.” Sacheverell Sitwell famously remarked, "The most painstaking of the Pre-Raphaelites must fail beside Concanen!" This assessment speaks volumes about the…
