Cover design for ''Lounging in the aq.'', Sung by George Leybourne 1880

This is a cover design for the music sheet of the song "Lounging in the Aq.", sung by George Leybourne, created by Alfred Concanen in 1880. The cover features a man in a top hat and overcoat standing in a Victorian setting, likely a conservatory, with a large aquarium behind him. The image is a colorful example of Victorian-era illustration, showcasing the popular genre of music hall. The use of bright colors and exaggerated details creates a vibrant and engaging scene that would have appealed to the general audience of the time. The artwork is currently housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK.