Canvas Print : Selling a Wife
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Selling a Wife
A gentleman offers his wife for sale in Smithfield Market, London : prospective purchasers inspect the goods as if she was a cow
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Media ID 591193
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10168873
1797 Gentleman Goods Husband Inspect Offers Prospective Sale Selling Smithfield
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Selling a Wife" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing 19th-century image portrays a gentleman offering his wife for sale in the bustling Smithfield Market of London. The scene is filled with intrigue as prospective purchasers inspect the woman, much like they would a cow, adding an air of the extraordinary to this historical snapshot. The high-quality canvas print brings an enchanting blend of history and artistry to your living space, guaranteed to spark conversation and inspire curiosity. Order now and add a unique, thought-provoking piece to your collection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Mary Evans Picture Library captures a shocking scene from history - a gentleman offering his wife for sale in Smithfield Market, London in 1797. The image depicts prospective purchasers inspecting the woman as if she were a mere piece of livestock, highlighting the dehumanizing practice of selling wives during this time period.
The historical significance of this photograph is both fascinating and disturbing, shedding light on the patriarchal society and lack of rights women faced in the past. It serves as a stark reminder of how far we have come in terms of gender equality and human rights.
The husband's willingness to sell his wife like property speaks volumes about societal norms and attitudes towards women at that time. The market setting adds an extra layer of irony, as if she were just another commodity up for grabs.
As viewers gaze upon this thought-provoking image, they are transported back to a different era where such practices were not only accepted but commonplace. It serves as a powerful reminder of the progress we have made since then, while also prompting us to reflect on how much further we still have to go in terms of achieving true equality for all individuals.
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