Metal Print : Different approaches to personal slights
Metal 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
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
"Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring the intriguing exchange between two gentlemen from the past, as depicted in the image "You Engleeshe you do not fight ze duel. Vat d you do den when you air insult?" "Oh, we write to the newspaper." (Date: 1895), sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring history to life, transforming this captivating Rights Managed image into a stunning, vibrant piece of art for your home or office. Each print is meticulously printed on a durable aluminum sheet, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching display. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your space with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.2cm x 50.8cm (14.3" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
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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