Canvas Print : Wanted American Heiress - Victorian Scrap
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Wanted American Heiress - Victorian Scrap
Victorian Scrap - People Who Want to Marry - " Wanted American Heiress". A lazy aristocratic young gent on the hunt for riches without effort...! Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14383889
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Bored Chap Drooping Droopy Ermine Gent Gentleman Heiress Lazy Marry Monacle Moustache Scrap Suitor Wanted
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring a touch of Victorian charm to your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, titled "Wanted American Heiress - Victorian Scrap," showcases a humorous illustration from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to the 1890s, this image depicts a lazy aristocratic gentleman in pursuit of an American heiress, adding a delightful dash of history and wit to any room. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the intricate details and rich colors of this vintage artwork, ensuring a stunning addition to your decor. Elevate your interior design with this unique and captivating piece from Media Storehouse.
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
This intriguing Victorian-era photograph, titled "Wanted American Heiress - Victorian Scrap: A Lazy Aristocratic Young Gent on the Hunt for Riches Without Effort," captures the essence of the late 19th century's societal obsession with wealth and status. The image features a disinterested and bored British aristocratic gentleman, dressed in the height of fashion with a monocle, moustache, and ermine-trimmed robe, casually leaning against a wooden chair. He holds a newspaper in one hand and a glass of brandy in the other, his gaze fixed on an advertisement in the paper. The headline reads, "Wanted: American Heiresses," and the text below lists the qualifications for potential brides: "Young, wealthy, and willing to marry a British gentleman." The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with a heavy crown adorning the wall behind the gentleman, emphasizing his aristocratic status. The atmosphere is one of leisure and entitlement, as the gentleman takes a leisurely break from his pursuit of a wealthy bride. The photograph, taken circa 1890s, is a poignant reminder of the societal norms of the time, where wealth and status were the primary factors in determining one's worth and happiness. The image is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the mindset of the aristocracy during the late Victorian era and the lengths they would go to secure their financial future.
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