Metal Print : Duel with Whips
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Duel with Whips
Two Parisian cab-drivers fight for love of a laundress, using whips, the tools of their trade : but after the fight she says she wouldn t marry a man who uses a whip so well
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Media ID 623743
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10064040
Drivers Duel Duels Fight Laundress Marry Parisian Tools Whip Whips
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the dramatic and captivating story of Duel with Whips to your home or office with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints. This exquisite image from Mary Evans Picture Library, featuring two Parisian cab-drivers engaged in a fierce fight using their whips, is now available in a stunning metal print. The rich, vibrant colors and sharp details of this timeless photograph are beautifully preserved in this high-quality metal print, creating a unique and eye-catching piece of art. Perfect for adding depth and texture to any space, this Metal Print of Duel with Whips is not only a beautiful decorative piece but also a conversation starter. Relive the tale of the Parisian cab-drivers and the laundress who refused to marry a man who could use a whip so well. Order your Metal Print today and bring this iconic image to life!
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Duel with Whips - A Parisian Love Triangle of the Early 20th Century
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the early 1910s and sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts an intense duel between two Parisian cab-drivers. The image transports us back in time to an era when the streets of Paris were filled with horse-drawn carriages and passionate disputes that could escalate into violent confrontations. The two men, both proud and skilled drivers, are seen locked in a fierce battle, each wielding their whips with expert precision. Their faces are etched with determination and intensity, as they fight not just for supremacy on the streets, but for the love of a beautiful laundress who watches the scene unfold from a nearby window. The laundress, with a look of shock and disbelief on her face, seems to be torn between the two men. She is the prize, the object of desire, and yet she holds the power to end the duel with a single decision. However, as the dust settles and the two exhausted men sheathe their whips, the laundress delivers a surprising verdict. She turns to the victor and declares that she would never marry a man who uses a whip so well. The duelists, crestfallen and disheartened, realize that their actions have only pushed the woman further away. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the customs and traditions of Parisian life over a century ago. It highlights the passion, pride, and intensity that defined the lives of the people who lived and worked on the streets of Paris. Despite the violence and chaos of the duel, the image also serves as a reminder of the power of love and the unexpected twists and turns it can take.
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