Poster Print : Ladies Leave after Meal
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Ladies Leave after Meal
After dinner, the ladies leave the table and the room, allowing the men to enjoy port and cigars, and to discuss the matters of the day
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Media ID 4364713
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10119475
1840 Allowing Cigars Dinner Discuss Enjoy Leave Matters Meal Sexist Chauvinist
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Experience the charm of a bygone era with our exquisite 'Ladies Leave after Meal' Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully captures the moment when ladies gracefully exit the dining room, leaving the gentlemen to savor their port and cigars while discussing the matters of the day. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this evocative and intriguing print from our Media Storehouse collection."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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
This historical print captures a scene from the year 1840, depicting a chauvinistic tradition where after dinner, the ladies are expected to leave the table and the room. This sexist practice allowed the men to enjoy port and cigars while discussing matters of the day without any female presence. The image showcases a time when gender roles were strictly defined, with women being relegated to domestic duties and excluded from important conversations.
The composition of the photograph is rich in detail, showing a lavish dining room set for an elegant meal. The women are depicted gracefully leaving their seats, while the men appear relaxed and content as they prepare to indulge in their post-dinner rituals. The atmosphere exudes privilege and exclusivity, highlighting the social dynamics of that era.
While this image may be unsettling to modern viewers due to its outdated views on gender roles, it serves as a valuable reminder of how far society has come in terms of gender equality. It prompts us to reflect on our own beliefs and behaviors towards each other, challenging us to strive for more inclusive and respectful interactions regardless of gender.
Overall, this print offers a glimpse into history through its portrayal of societal norms at that time, inviting viewers to contemplate how far we have progressed since then.
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