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Framed Print : FLOGGING NEAR-DEAD HORSE
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FLOGGING NEAR-DEAD HORSE
Montfaucon, on the outskirts of Paris : a wagon-driver flogs a nearly dead horse which has collapsed trying to draw a wagon containing a truly dead cab-horse. Date: 1860
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Media ID 32217076
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1860 Collapsed Dead Draw Driver Flogging Montfaucon Outskirts Wagon
12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring a piece of historical artistry into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Flogging Near-Dead Horse" by Montfaucon, depicts a poignant moment from the 19th century. The photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the raw emotion and grit of the era as a wagon-driver attempts to revive a nearly dead horse, while a cab-horse lies lifeless in the background. Each Framed Print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting display. Add this evocative piece to your collection and relive history in vivid detail.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures a scene of cruelty and desperation on the outskirts of Paris in 1860. In Montfaucon, a wagon-driver is seen mercilessly flogging a nearly dead horse that has collapsed while trying to draw a wagon containing a truly dead cab-horse. The stark contrast between life and death, work and exhaustion is palpable in this historical moment frozen in time.
The harsh reality of the working conditions for horses during this era is laid bare in this photograph. These noble animals were often pushed to their limits, forced to labor until they could no longer stand. The sight of the exhausted horse being beaten serves as a poignant reminder of the exploitation and mistreatment that was all too common in the past.
As we look back on this scene from over a century ago, it serves as a sobering reflection on our relationship with animals and our responsibility to treat them with compassion and respect. It also highlights how far we have come in terms of animal welfare standards since then.
This print from Mary Evans Prints Online may be difficult to look at, but it offers an important glimpse into history and reminds us of the importance of treating all living beings with kindness and empathy.
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