Fine Art Print : Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
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
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
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" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of body positivity from the past with our exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. This rare and intriguing image, titled "Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to 1900. Featuring a diminutive ruffian expressing confidence and defiance, this vintage print is a testament to the timeless nature of self-assurance. Add this unique piece to your home or office décor and let the powerful message of body positivity resonate with you every day.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 46.4cm (16" x 18.3")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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