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Photographic Print : Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses
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Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses
Two women jockeys with riding crops, spur on their steeds - not horses, but top-hatted and tailed gentlemen who wear bridles in their mouths. These emancipated women are fully in control of their destination and their menfolk. Date: C.1908
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Media ID 11580655
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Allegory Amusing Bridles Comical Control Controlling Crops Difference Dominating Domination Emancipated Emancipation Exercise Gender Gentlemen Jockeys Leading Menfolk Physical Power Powerful Ride Rides Satire Satirical Sexes Strength Strong Rights Steeds Zeitgeist
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Female Jockeys Riding Gentlemen" print from Media Storehouse, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image offers a playful twist on traditional roles, as two determined female jockeys skillfully ride top-hatted gentlemen, who in turn wear bridles in their mouths, mimicking the actions of horses. This unique and thought-provoking photograph is an excellent addition to any room, igniting conversations and adding a touch of whimsy to your decor. Order your print today and embrace the unexpected! #MediaStorehouse #MaryEvansPrintsOnline #FemaleJockeys #RarePhotographs #PlayfulInteriorDecor #UnexpectedFinds.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.6cm x 27.9cm (6.9" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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
This photograph, hailing from the early 1900s, presents an intriguing and satirical take on gender roles during the Edwardian era. The image features two bold and emancipated women, dressed in jockey attire, expertly riding their 'steeds' - not horses, but top-hatted and tailed gentlemen. The men, with bridles in their mouths, appear to be fully submissive to their female counterparts. The scene is a striking departure from the societal norms of the time, where women were expected to be demure and subservient to men. These women, however, are in complete control of their 'horses' and their destinations. The riding crops in their hands and the determined expressions on their faces speak volumes about their strength and dominance. This photograph, dated around 1908, is an allegory of the changing zeitgeist of the time. The women's emancipation movement was gaining momentum, and this image serves as a satirical commentary on the shifting power dynamics between the sexes. The men, once the dominant force, are now reduced to the role of the ridden. The image is a powerful reminder of the physical and emotional strength of women, and their growing assertiveness in a world that was traditionally male-dominated. It is a snapshot of a time when the lines between the sexes were being blurred, and the roles were being redefined. The photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of women and their determination to claim their rightful place in society.
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