Framed Print : Drunk Yokel protests his innocence to local landowner
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Drunk Yokel protests his innocence to local landowner
" What! drunk again Mick?" " Well, I ve just had a toothful, yer Honour." " I think we shall have to get that tooth stopped." Date: 1892
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Media ID 11575239
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1892 Alcohol Alcoholic Drunk Drunkenness Exchange Expression Filled Innocence Innocent Landowner Phil Pipe Protests Retort Smock Stopped Tipsy Upside Yokel
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the captivating "Drunk Yokel protests his innocence to local landowner" framed print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming and humorous image, originally published in 1892, depicts a quintessential scene of rural life. The local yokel, with a mischievous grin and a raised glass, pleads his case to the stern-faced landowner. The rich details and authentic textures of this vintage print are sure to add character and charm to any home or office. Each framed print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials to ensure a stunning presentation. Bring a touch of history and humor into your space with the "Drunk Yokel protests his innocence to local landowner" framed print from Media Storehouse.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1892: A Dramatic Exchange between a Drunken Yokel and Local Landowner This intriguing photograph captures a heated moment between a disheveled rural laborer, known as a "yokel," and a stern-faced local landowner. The scene, set in the late 19th century, unfolds in an open field, with the sun casting long shadows on the ground. The yokel, with a pipe clenched between his teeth and a smock stained with the signs of heavy drinking, raises his arms in protest, exclaiming, "What! drunk again, Mick?!" The landowner, dressed in a formal suit and top hat, responds with a disapproving look and a stern retort, "Well, I think we shall have to get that tooth stopped." The yokel, undeterred, offers a defiant response, "I've just had a toothful, yer Honor." The exchange between the two men is filled with a palpable tension, as the landowner's concern for the man's well-being clashes with the yokel's desire to defend his actions. The horse in the background, seemingly oblivious to the commotion, stands quietly, adding to the surreal atmosphere of the scene. This photograph offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of rural life in the late 19th century, where alcohol consumption was a common pastime for many laborers. The image also highlights the stark contrast between the working class and the landed gentry, as well as the role of authority figures in shaping the lives of those in their care. Overall, this photograph is a fascinating historical artifact that provides insight into the complexities of rural life during this period.
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