Fine Art Print : Riding the Stang 1814
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Riding the Stang 1814
A herald carried aloft the stang makes rough music & alerts the neighbourhood to a husband-beater. Natural justice aiming to get wrong- doers to mend their ways
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Media ID 591196
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1814 Aiming Aloft Battering Beater Carried Humiliation Husband Justice Makes Mend Neighbourhood Ridicule Ways Wrong Alerts Pecked Shaming
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of history with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This mesmerizing piece, titled "Riding the Stang 1814," showcases a herald carrying the infamous 'stang' - a symbol of natural justice and community vigilance. Witness the raw energy and emotion as the herald alerts the neighborhood to a husband-beater, encouraging wrongdoers to mend their ways. Bring this intriguing snapshot of the past into your home and ignite conversations with this stunning, high-quality fine art print from Mary Evans Picture Library, available exclusively at Media Storehouse.
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.
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 50.8cm x 35.3cm (20" x 13.9")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
Riding the Stang: A Traditional Form of Community Justice in 19th Century Britain In this intriguing historical image from Mary Evans Picture Library, we witness an unsettling scene from the past. The photograph, titled "Riding the Stang 1814," depicts a man being carried aloft a wooden pole, or "stang," by a group of villagers. The herald, or the man carrying the stang, makes rough music and alerts the neighborhood to the presence of a husband-beater. The husband-beater, a man accused of domestic violence, is being publicly shamed and humiliated in the hope that he will mend his ways. The practice of riding the stang was a form of natural justice that was common in rural England during the 18th and 19th centuries. It was a way for communities to take matters into their own hands and mete out punishment to wrongdoers, often in the absence of a formal legal system. The use of the stang as a means of public shaming was believed to be an effective deterrent against domestic violence and other forms of antisocial behavior. The image captures the raw power of community justice and the role of public humiliation in shaping behavior. The rough music, made by the villagers, would have been loud and disruptive, drawing attention to the incident and further embarrassing the husband-beater. The act of carrying him aloft the stang, often naked or in his underwear, would have been a deeply humiliating experience. Despite its brutal appearance, the practice of riding the stang was seen as a necessary evil by many in the community. It was believed that the public shaming and humiliation would serve as a reminder to other wrongdoers of the consequences of their actions. The image serves as a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering insights into the customs and values of rural England during the 19th century.
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