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Framed Print : MONTMARTRE WRESTLING
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MONTMARTRE WRESTLING
A genteel audience of Parisians enjoy a wrestling match between a man and a woman; anything goes in Montmartre... Date: 1901
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Media ID 20153841
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Audience Enjoy Genteel Match Montmartre Parisians Wrestling 1901
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step into the thrilling world of Montmartre with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image of "Montmartre Wrestling" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph, dated 1901, takes you back in time to a Parisian scene where a genteel audience eagerly watches an intense wrestling match between a man and a woman. The unspoken rules of Montmartre allow for anything, making this print a fascinating glimpse into the past. Add this one-of-a-kind piece to your home decor, and let the story of Montmartre's unconventional spirit unfold before your eyes.
Framed and mounted 17x12 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 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). 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 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
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
Montmartre Wrestling: A Captivating Spectacle of Strength and Agility in Belle Époque Paris This evocative photograph captures the essence of an exhilarating wrestling match unfolding in the bohemian heart of Montmartre, Paris, in 1901. The crowd, a genteel assemblage of Parisians, is fully engrossed in the spectacle, their eyes fixed on the action in the ring. The atmosphere is electric, a palpable sense of anticipation and excitement hanging in the air. The wrestling match between a man and a woman is a testament to the unconventional spirit of Montmartre, a place where the rules of society were often bent or broken. The woman, dressed in a fitted bodice and full skirt, demonstrates remarkable agility and strength as she grapples with her male opponent. Her determined expression and steely gaze convey a fierce determination that belies her delicate appearance. The man, equally focused, counterbalances her movements with a powerful presence and impressive musculature. The contrast between their genders adds an intriguing layer to the match, making it all the more captivating for the audience. The wrestling ring, a simple yet effective stage, is set against the backdrop of Montmartre's iconic landscape, with its narrow streets, quaint houses, and the towering Basilique du Sacré-Cœur looming in the distance. This unique blend of the raw and the refined, the gritty and the genteel, is a hallmark of Montmartre and the Belle Époque era. As the match continues, the Parisians in the audience are swept up in the moment, their laughter and cheers echoing through the streets. The scene is a testament to the enduring appeal of human strength, agility, and the thrill of competition. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the boundaries between the conventional and the unconventional were blurred, and the spirit of Montmartre was at its most vibrant.
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