Canvas Print : Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
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Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
" Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" Date: 1900
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Media ID 11575303
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Amazement Bemused Boast Boasting Body Confidence Difference Diminutive Drunk Drunkard Drunken Fight Floor Match Phil Prowess Ruffian Scrap Scruffy Size Talk Threat Threatening Violence Violent Wipe
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian" print from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage image, dating back to 1900, showcases a charmingly confident ruffian, who proudly declares "Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" - a testament to the indomitable spirit of self-assurance. The high-quality canvas print brings a unique blend of history and character to your living space, adding a touch of timeless charm and intrigue. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques to ensure lasting beauty and vibrancy. Experience the allure of this one-of-a-kind piece and let the story of this diminutive ruffian inspire and delight you every day.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 46.4cm (16" x 18.3")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
In this intriguing photograph from the early 1900s, a diminutive ruffian confidently boasts of his prowess to a group of onlookers, despite his small stature. Dressed in tattered clothing and with a drunken swagger, he declares, "Shure, if I was as big as myself, I'd wipe the floor with yez, little as I am!" The expression on the faces of those around him ranges from bemused amusement to outright amazement. The ruffian's combative demeanor and threatening gestures belie his size, as he seems to relish the challenge of a potential match against larger opponents. His words, delivered with a heavy accent and a slurred speech, only add to the humor of the situation. Despite the rough and tumble appearance of the scene, there is a sense of history and historical significance in this image. At a time when physical strength and size were highly valued, this diminutive ruffian challenges the norms and offers a glimpse into the resilience and spirit of those who defied the odds. The photograph captures a moment of bravado and boasting, as well as the human capacity for humor and the ability to find amusement in unexpected places. It serves as a reminder that size and appearance do not always determine one's capabilities or worth.
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