Framed Print : A-Gin-Court Battle, 1838
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A-Gin-Court Battle, 1838
Battle of A-gin-court Brawl outside a gin palace in Petty France, London
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Media ID 584632
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1838 Brawl Drunk Drunken Intemperance Palaces Petty
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the stunning "A-Gin-Court Battle, 1838" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image takes you back in time to a bustling street scene in London, where a lively brawl spills out from a gin palace in Petty France. Witness the energy and excitement of this historic moment, frozen in time and beautifully framed for your home or office. Add a touch of history and character to any space with this unique and intriguing piece.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.2cm (9.6" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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
A-Gin-Court Battle, 1838: A Raucous Scene of Intemperance and Disorder outside a Gin Palace in Petty France, London This evocative image captures the chaos and disorder of a drunken brawl that erupted outside a gin palace in Petty France, London, in 1838. The scene unfolds on the cobblestone street, where a mob of intoxicated men and women engage in a brutal fight, oblivious to the onlookers and bystanders. The gin palace, a notorious den of iniquity, looms in the background, its darkened windows and dimly lit exterior a testament to the destructive power of intemperance. The image is a stark reminder of the social and moral decay that plagued urban areas during the Victorian era. Gin palaces, which sold cheap gin by the pint, were notorious for attracting the poor and destitute, who sought solace in the cheap and potent drink. The brawl outside the palace was a common occurrence, fueled by the intoxicating effects of the gin and the simmering tensions between rival groups. The chaotic scene is further accentuated by the disarray of food and debris scattered on the street. Empty bottles, broken glass, and discarded foodstuffs lie strewn about, adding to the sense of disorder and decay. The image is a powerful reminder of the destructive effects of excessive drinking and the social problems that arose from it. Despite the grim subject matter, the photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of the marginalized and forgotten communities that populated urban areas during this period. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of urban life during the Victorian era, where vice and virtue, order and chaos, coexisted in a delicate balance.
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