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Anywhere to escape from the wife
Wife (to Lion Tamer who has been out late) - " You Coward!" Date: 1892
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Media ID 11574965
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1892 Cage Danger Dangerous Difficult Discarded Drunk Drunkard Escaping Fierce Hide Hides Hiding Lion Lions Passed Phil Relationship Relationships Risk Scared Scary Sozzled Taking Tamer Terrified Terrifying Unhappy Worth Unhappiness
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Escape the everyday with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Wife (to Lion Tamer who has been out late) - 'You Coward!'" (Date: 1892), is a rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Featuring the iconic work by an unidentified artist, this print transports you back in time, inviting you to indulge in the rich storytelling of the past. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your space with this stunning piece of art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 47.9cm (16" x 18.9")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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
Anywhere to Escape from the Wife: A Humorous Take on Marital Unhappiness in the Late 1800s" This intriguing photograph, dated 1892, captures a moment of comic relief in an otherwise difficult relationship. The image shows a lion tamer, Phil, attempting to hide from his disapproving wife as she angrily points a finger at him, her expression a mix of frustration and fear. The lion tamer, with a top hat in hand and a bottle of alcohol discarded nearby, looks terrified as he tries to sneak past the open cage of a fierce lion. The scene is set in a zoo or circus, with the dangerous and exotic atmosphere adding to the tension. The wife's accusatory words, "You Coward!", hang heavy in the air as Phil takes a risk, knowing full well the danger he is putting himself in. The lion, with its fierce gaze and bared teeth, seems to be a metaphor for the terrifying and unpredictable nature of marital unhappiness. Despite the dark and humorous subject matter, the photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of relationships in the late 1800s. The use of humor to address difficult topics was a common coping mechanism during this time, and this image is a testament to the enduring power of laughter to lighten the load. The photograph is a reminder that even in the most trying of circumstances, there can be moments of levity and relief. And while the image may be a work of historical fiction, it is not hard to imagine that similar scenes played out in real life during this era. Overall, this photograph is a unique and entertaining addition to the annals of relationship history.
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