Greetings Card : Shakespeare - The Taming of the Shrew
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Shakespeare - The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare - The Taming of the Shrew - Hostess (to Sly): You will not pay for the glasses you have burst?
circa 1830
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Media ID 14386839
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1830s Angry Annoyed Careless Christopher Comedy Costs Damage Hostess Keys Money Shakespeare Shakespearean Shrew Taming Breakage Breakages
Greetings Card (A5)
Add a touch of literary elegance to your greetings with our Shakespeare-inspired cards from Media Storehouse, featuring this stunning image of 'The Taming of the Shrew' by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. Depicting the iconic moment when the Hostess asks Sly if he won't pay for the glasses he has broken, this exquisite 19th-century illustration brings the Bard's timeless words to life. Perfect for Shakespeare enthusiasts or as a thoughtful gift, our cards are sure to impress with their captivating design and high-quality finish.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
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
This image, hailing from the 1830s, transports us back to the world of Shakespeare's classic comedy, 'The Taming of the Shrew.' In this intriguing scene, the Hostess, with a mixture of annoyance and exasperation, addresses the careless and layabout Christopher Sly. The shattered glasses in her hand serve as a testament to Sly's recklessness and disregard for the costs, as he carelessly tosses them to the ground. The inn or pub setting adds to the lively and boisterous atmosphere of the scene. Christopher Sly, a drunken and disorderly man, is a character from the play's prologue. He is a tavern-keeper who is deceived into believing he is a lord, and the play's events unfold as a series of comedic misunderstandings and transformations. In this moment, the Hostess, a woman of patience and practicality, confronts Sly about the broken glasses and the financial burden they now face. The image, captured in the 1830s, provides a glimpse into the theatrical world of Shakespeare's comedies and the lively and often chaotic atmosphere they evoked. The damaged glasses and the Hostess's stern expression convey the sense of frustration and careworn responsibility that comes with managing a tavern or inn, while the overall scene speaks to the playful and mischievous spirit of 'The Taming of the Shrew.'
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