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Fine Art Print : Hunting the Greased Pig
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Hunting the Greased Pig
The country fair game of trying to catch the greased pig. Date: 1837
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Media ID 587485
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of nostalgia with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Hunting the Greased Pig" (1837), transports you back in time to a classic country fair game. Witness the thrill and excitement as participants attempt to catch the slippery pig, their determination etched on their faces. Add this timeless piece to your home or office to inspire a sense of adventure and joy. Each print is meticulously produced using premium quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your decor. Experience the charm of history with our Fine Art Prints collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 31.3cm (21" x 12.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step Right Up: A Thrilling Tale of Hunting the Greased Pig at the Country Fair, 1837 Amidst the lively atmosphere of a bustling country fair in 1837, an age-old tradition unfolds: the Greased Pig Contest. This daring game of skill and agility, captured in this photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library, has long been a favorite pastime for fairgoers. A crowd gathers around the makeshift arena, their eyes fixed on the center where a young boy, dressed in ragged clothes and wearing a determined expression, approaches the pig. The animal, slick with grease, lies on the ground, snorting and grunting, seemingly daring the boy to make a move. In the background, a man in a top hat and waistcoat, known as the 'pig-catcher,' holds a long pole with a net at the end, ready to assist the contestant in their pursuit. The boy, with a determined look in his eyes, takes a deep breath and charges forward. The pig, sensing the threat, scrambles to its feet and takes off in a frenzy, slipping and sliding on the greased surface. The boy, undeterred, chases after it, his small hands reaching out to grab the pig as it passes by. The crowd cheers and jeers, their excitement palpable as they watch the thrilling spectacle unfold. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of country fairs and the unique games and traditions that have been passed down through generations. The Greased Pig Contest, with its element of danger and unpredictability, continues to captivate and entertain fairgoers, providing a connection to the past and a reminder of the simple joys of rural life.
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