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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
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Attitude Comments Disobedience Exchanged Husband Incorrect Naughty Obedience Politically Satirical Wedded Wives 1907 Chauvinist Misogynistic
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the provocative wit and social commentary of the past with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, "Naughty Wives Exchanged" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into a bygone era with its distressingly politically incorrect and nauseatingly chauvinist portrayal of marriage. Add this intriguing print to your collection and bring a touch of history and intrigue to your home or office decor.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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