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Naughty Wives Exchanged
NAUGHTY WIVES EXCHANGED A distressingly politically incorrect and nauseatingly chauvinist attitude to the wedded state
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Media ID 604587
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10050551
Attitude Comments Disobedience Exchanged Husband Incorrect Naughty Obedience Politically Satirical Wedded Wives 1907 Chauvinist Misogynistic
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Naughty Wives Exchanged" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image, with its distressingly politically incorrect and nauseatingly chauvinist attitude to the wedded state, is sure to spark conversation and add character to any room. The high-quality canvas print captures every detail of this vintage illustration, bringing its rich history to life. Add a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your home decor with this unique and thought-provoking piece.
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 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Naughty Wives Exchanged: A Satirical Look into the Marital Customs of the Past (1907, Mary Evans Picture Library) This intriguing and thought-provoking photograph, titled "Naughty Wives Exchanged," offers a glimpse into the past, revealing a distressingly politically incorrect and nauseatingly chauvinist attitude towards marriage that was once prevalent in society. The image, taken in 1907, depicts a scene of two husbands exchanging their wives, an act that was believed to bring good fortune and ensure obedience from their spouses. The wives in the photograph appear to be reluctant participants in this bizarre custom, their expressions conveying a range of emotions from resignation to defiance. The husbands, on the other hand, seem to revel in the spectacle, their smug grins and jovial demeanor betraying a misogynistic mindset that saw women as little more than possessions to be traded and controlled. This satirical image challenges us to reflect on the historical context in which it was produced and the attitudes it reveals. While it is important to acknowledge the disturbing undertones of the photograph, it also serves as a reminder of how far we have come in our understanding of gender roles and relationships. The exchange of wives was just one of many customs that reinforced the obedience of wives to their husbands, reflecting a patriarchal society that valued male dominance and control. Today, we recognize the importance of equality and mutual respect in marriage, and this photograph serves as a stark reminder of the progress we have made and the work that still needs to be done to ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect in their relationships.
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