Greetings Card : Horrified onlookers in formal dress view dead woman and smok
Cards from Mary Evans Picture Library
Horrified onlookers in formal dress view dead woman and smok
Horrified onlookers in formal dress view dead woman and smoking gun on floor; vignettes of couple and portrait on left side. Date c1899
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Media ID 7261829
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Dead Floor Formal Horrified On Lookers Vignettes
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the Hauntingly Elegant Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection. This chilling design features a group of horrified onlookers in formal attire, gathered around a deceased woman and a smoking gun on the floor. A haunting scene from the past, this evocative image is sure to leave an unforgettable impression. With intricate vignettes of a couple and a portrait on the left side, this card adds a touch of the macabre to any message, making it a unique and thought-provoking choice for those who appreciate the unexpected. Perfect for those who dare to be different, this card is a must-have for any darkly romantic or mysterious occasion.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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
In this hauntingly evocative image from the late 19th century, a group of formally dressed onlookers stand frozen in shock and disbelief as they gaze upon the lifeless body of a woman and the smoking gun lying next to her on the floor. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit room, with the faint outlines of a couple in a romantic vignette and a grand portrait on the left side adding an eerie contrast to the grim tableau. The photograph, estimated to date from around 1899, captures the moment of unimaginable tragedy and the profound emotional impact it has on the assembled crowd. The horrified expressions on their faces convey a sense of disbelief and despair, as they struggle to comprehend the unfolding events before them. The smoky gun, still emitting its final plumes of smoke, serves as a stark reminder of the violence that has transpired. Despite the formal attire and the trappings of a refined setting, the image conveys a sense of raw, visceral emotion. The juxtaposition of the tragic scene with the romantic vignette and the grand portrait on the wall adds an intriguing layer of complexity to the image, inviting the viewer to ponder the deeper meaning behind the tableau. This poignant and thought-provoking image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the line between the public and the private was more blurred, and the human experience was laid bare for all to see. It serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the profound impact that violence and tragedy can have on even the most formal and refined of settings.
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