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Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, pub
2489088 Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, pub. London 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon showing woman restrained in a bed fashioned like a pillory. Her husband sits up in bed beside her, holding a whip and gag.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22888902
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bondage Canopy Chaos Four Poster Gagged Pillory Restrained Stocks Whip Beds Lovers Thumbscrew
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This intriguing engraving, titled "Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews" offers a glimpse into the peculiar dynamics of a 19th-century marriage. The cartoon depicts a bed fashioned like a pillory, where the woman is restrained and unable to move freely. Her husband sits beside her, holding both a whip and gag in his hands, suggesting an unsettling power dynamic within their relationship. The image captures the essence of chaos and control as it portrays lovers trapped in bondage-like circumstances. The wife's expression reveals her discomfort and vulnerability while being subjected to such treatment. Meanwhile, her husband appears dominant and assertive as he wields his tools of restraint. The four-poster bed with its canopy adds an element of irony to the scene; what should be a symbol of comfort becomes instead an instrument for subjugation. This caricature highlights societal norms and expectations placed upon women during this era. Through this engraving, we are reminded of the complexities that existed within marriages at that time - some filled with love and respect while others were marked by dominance and submission. It serves as both a historical artifact offering insight into past relationships as well as a commentary on gender roles. This thought-provoking piece from Bridgeman Images invites us to reflect on how far society has come in terms of equality within partnerships while acknowledging the progress yet to be made.
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