Photographic Print : Duel with Whips
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Duel with Whips
Two Parisian cab-drivers fight for love of a laundress, using whips, the tools of their trade : but after the fight she says she wouldn t marry a man who uses a whip so well
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Media ID 623743
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10064040
Drivers Duel Duels Fight Laundress Marry Parisian Tools Whip Whips
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Duel with Whips" photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library through Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image transports us back to Paris in the late 1800s, where two cab-drivers engage in an intense duel over the affections of a laundress. Armed with their trade's tools - whips - they clash in a dramatic display of passion and rivalry. However, the outcome of the fight takes an unexpected turn when the object of their desire expresses her disdain for such violent behaviour, making it clear that she would never marry a man who uses a whip so well. This evocative image is not just a stunning addition to any wall, but a conversation starter that invites the viewer to ponder the complexities of love, power, and self-control. Bring a piece of history into your home with this exquisite photographic print from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.2cm x 25.4cm (7.2" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
Duel with Whips - A Parisian Love Triangle of the Early 20th Century
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the early 1910s and sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts an intense duel between two Parisian cab-drivers. The image transports us back in time to an era when the streets of Paris were filled with horse-drawn carriages and passionate disputes that could escalate into violent confrontations. The two men, both proud and skilled drivers, are seen locked in a fierce battle, each wielding their whips with expert precision. Their faces are etched with determination and intensity, as they fight not just for supremacy on the streets, but for the love of a beautiful laundress who watches the scene unfold from a nearby window. The laundress, with a look of shock and disbelief on her face, seems to be torn between the two men. She is the prize, the object of desire, and yet she holds the power to end the duel with a single decision. However, as the dust settles and the two exhausted men sheathe their whips, the laundress delivers a surprising verdict. She turns to the victor and declares that she would never marry a man who uses a whip so well. The duelists, crestfallen and disheartened, realize that their actions have only pushed the woman further away. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the customs and traditions of Parisian life over a century ago. It highlights the passion, pride, and intensity that defined the lives of the people who lived and worked on the streets of Paris. Despite the violence and chaos of the duel, the image also serves as a reminder of the power of love and the unexpected twists and turns it can take.
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