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The chain-gang
The chain-gang. Illustration shows several well-dressed women walking their pet dogs. Date 1913 January 8
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the enchanting illustration "The Chain-Gang" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This timeless image, dated 1913, presents an unexpected scene of well-dressed women leisurely strolling with their pet dogs, chained together in an elegant display of companionship. Add a touch of historical charm to your space with this stunning, high-quality Canvas Print, guaranteed to spark conversations and ignite your imagination."
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.
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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.
The Chain-Gang of Park Avenue - An Unlikely Sight in 1913
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing and humorous illustration from the January 8, 1913, edition of Puck magazine, several well-dressed women are depicted walking their pet dogs on a leash, forming a chain-gang reminiscent of the ones commonly associated with penal institutions. The irony of the situation is not lost on the artist, as the women, adorned in fashionable hats and coats, stroll through the snowy streets of New York City, each linking their dogs to the next with a chain. The chain-gang motif was a popular theme in early 20th-century cartoons and illustrations, often used to satirize various aspects of society. In this case, the artist employs it to comment on the social norms of pet ownership in the upper classes during that era. The image challenges the notion of the elite's perceived freedom and independence, highlighting the irony of their reliance on chains to control their pets. The illustration also serves as a snapshot of the time, providing insight into the fashion, social customs, and the role of pets in the lives of the wealthy during the early 1900s. The women's elegant attire, their dogs' luxurious coats, and the snow-covered streets all contribute to the scene's charming and nostalgic atmosphere. This illustration, with its clever use of satire and social commentary, remains an intriguing piece of historical art that continues to fascinate viewers over a century later. It offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the similarities and differences between the lives of the wealthy elite in 1913 and our own modern-day experiences with pet ownership.
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