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Street Fight - Illustration of a woman intervening to stop a street fight. Date: 1924
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Fight Journal Stop 1924 Intervening
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Title: A Heroic Intervention in the 1920s: A Woman Steps In to Stop a Street Fight Date: 1924 This evocative illustration, created in 1924, captures the raw energy and intensity of a street fight during the Roaring Twenties. The scene unfolds on a bustling urban street, where the air is thick with the tension of a heated altercation. Two men, locked in a violent struggle, are oblivious to the commotion they are causing. Amidst the chaos, a courageous woman steps in, her determined expression etched on her face. She raises her arms, attempting to separate the combatants and restore order. Her elegant attire, reminiscent of the fashionable clothing popular during the 1920s, contrasts sharply with the gritty surroundings, emphasizing the unexpected intervention. The artist, anonymous, masterfully captures the moment's drama and the woman's unwavering resolve. The bystanders, a mix of ladies in elegant dresses and men in suits, watch in awe, their expressions a mixture of shock, concern, and admiration. This powerful illustration, from the Peter & Dawn Cope Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 1920s and the unique blend of strength, style, and social consciousness that characterized the era. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of a single act of courage and the enduring impact of the human spirit.
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