Fine Art Print : Different approaches to personal slights
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Different approaches to personal slights
" You Engleeshe you do not fight ze duel. Vat d you do ven you air insult?" " Oh, we write to the newspaper." Date: 1895
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Media ID 11575101
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Annoyance Approach Complain Complaining Complains Complaint Disgust Duels Emotions Emotive Fight Insult Insulted Insults Lack Newspaper Newspapers Passive Personal Phil Quiet Reaction Stiff Violence Visible Write 1895 Gesticulation Grievance React Reacting Upper
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of historical wit and social commentary with our selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this intriguing image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Titled "You Engleeshe you do not fight ze duel. Vat d you do ven you air insult? Oh, we write to the newspaper. Date: 1895," this print offers a delightful glimpse into the past, showcasing the humorous and unique ways in which personal slights were handled during the late 19th century. Add a touch of historical charm and humor to your home or office decor with this exquisite piece from our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.2cm x 50.8cm (14.3" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
You Engleeshe, you do not fight ze duel. Vat d you do ven you air insult?
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing exchange between a Frenchman and an Englishman in the late 19th century highlights the starkly different approaches to personal slights and insults between the two cultures. In France during this era, a slight or insult could lead to a duel, a violent confrontation between two parties, often resulting in serious injury or even death. The Frenchman's challenge to the Englishman to engage in a duel reflects the deeply ingrained cultural norms of honor and retaliation. However, the Englishman's response, "Oh, we write to the newspaper," reveals a vastly different approach. In England during this time, the written word held significant power, and publishing a complaint or grievance in a newspaper was a common response to personal insults. This passive, quiet, and outwardly unemotional reaction was a stark contrast to the emotive and violent response favored by the French. The stiff, upper lip attitude of the English was a symbol of their restraint and lack of outward displays of emotion, even in the face of insults. This approach allowed for a more civilized and less violent resolution to personal disputes. The image of this exchange between the Frenchman and the Englishman, captured in 1895, offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical differences between French and English cultures and their contrasting reactions to personal insults. The photo, with its rich historical context, serves as a reminder of the complex and intriguing ways in which cultures have shaped and continue to shape our responses to interpersonal conflicts.
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