Metal Print : Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
" Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" Date: 1900
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 11575303
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Amazement Bemused Boast Boasting Body Confidence Difference Diminutive Drunk Drunkard Drunken Fight Floor Match Phil Prowess Ruffian Scrap Scruffy Size Talk Threat Threatening Violence Violent Wipe
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Transform your space with the captivating power of our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring this vintage image of a diminutive ruffian exuding body confidence from Mary Evans Prints Online, dated 1900, these prints add an intriguing narrative to any room. With premium metal construction and vibrant colors, each print is a unique work of art that will captivate and inspire. Experience the depth and brilliance of the image as if you were there, and let this bold character's spirit uplift and energize your home or office.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from the early 1900s, a diminutive ruffian confidently boasts of his prowess to a group of onlookers, despite his small stature. Dressed in tattered clothing and with a drunken swagger, he declares, "Shure, if I was as big as myself, I'd wipe the floor with yez, little as I am!" The expression on the faces of those around him ranges from bemused amusement to outright amazement. The ruffian's combative demeanor and threatening gestures belie his size, as he seems to relish the challenge of a potential match against larger opponents. His words, delivered with a heavy accent and a slurred speech, only add to the humor of the situation. Despite the rough and tumble appearance of the scene, there is a sense of history and historical significance in this image. At a time when physical strength and size were highly valued, this diminutive ruffian challenges the norms and offers a glimpse into the resilience and spirit of those who defied the odds. The photograph captures a moment of bravado and boasting, as well as the human capacity for humor and the ability to find amusement in unexpected places. It serves as a reminder that size and appearance do not always determine one's capabilities or worth.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
