Antique Framed Print : Two Women Kiss
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Two Women Kiss
Two women kiss
1904
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7140193
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10030457
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.2cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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
Two Women Kiss" is an evocative and groundbreaking photograph captured by an unknown artist in 1904, showcased in the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library. This image, which depicts two women affectionately embracing and sharing a tender kiss, challenges the societal norms and expectations of the early 1900s. The women in the photograph, dressed in elegant Edwardian attire, gaze deeply into each other's eyes, their expressions filled with love and devotion. Their bodies are pressed together, hands gently touching, as they share a moment of intimacy that was not commonly displayed or acknowledged during this time period. The gesture of a kiss between two women was considered taboo and often shrouded in secrecy during the early 1900s. Same-sex relationships were not widely accepted, and societal customs dictated that such expressions of affection should only be shown between heterosexual couples. However, this photograph defies those conventions, offering a rare glimpse into a world where love transcends gender. The photograph's discovery and preservation by Mary Evans Picture Library is a testament to the importance of documenting history, even the parts that may be uncomfortable or controversial. This image serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and the continued need to challenge societal norms and expectations. The photograph's timeless beauty and historical significance make it a powerful and thought-provoking addition to any collection or display, encouraging viewers to reflect on the complexities of human emotion and the importance of love in all its forms.
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