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Street brawl between two men in a 19th century town
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Street brawl between two men in a 19th century town
Street brawl between two men boxing, knocking over a woman with wheelbarrow, 19th century. Spar d neither man nor mothers Son - Yea clawed the back o Horner John! Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Beatties John o Arnha, Montrose, Scotland, 1826
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This intriguing hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Spar between two men, neither man nor mother's son - Yea clawed the back o' Horner John!" depicts an intense street brawl between two men in a 19th century Scottish town. The scene is chaotic, with bystanders attempting to intervene and a woman in the foreground, her wheelbarrow overturned, looking on in shock. The title of the print suggests that one of the men, identified as Horner John, has been clawed in the back. The use of the Scottish dialect and the colloquial phrase "neither man nor mother's son" implies a deep-rooted feud between the two combatants. The engraving, created by George Beattie, a Scottish artist, in 1826, is reminiscent of the tall tales and caricatures popular during that era. The supernatural element in the title, with references to "witch, flying broomstick, sae, fently, wing, flight, twinklin, sight," adds an element of intrigue and mystery to the image. The image is rich in detail, with each figure and object expertly etched and hand-colored, adding depth and texture to the scene. The use of copperplate engraving, a popular method of printmaking during the 19th century, ensures that the image retains its sharpness and clarity. Despite its title, it is unclear whether the supernatural elements in the title are meant to be taken literally or are simply a figment of the artist's imagination, adding to the print's allure and intrigue. Overall, this engraving is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the raw emotions and physicality of a street encounter in a 19th century Scottish town.
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