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Reprisal! by H M Bateman
Reprisal! by H M Bateman - humorous illustration of what can happen if a woman decides to wear trousers. In this scene the reprisal for the wife wearing trousers is that her husband has taken to wearing a dress. The stand off is shown in the expressions on their faces, pure defiance, a stale mate. They are both smoking angrily.
1938
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Media ID 14380929
© Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
1938 Amusing Anger Angry Bateman Cigarette Cigarettes Defiance Defiant Dresses Dressing Expressions Faces Feb16 Gender Husband Husbands Living Lounge Mate Pants Pipe Stand Trouser Trousers Wear Wives Angrily Crossdressing Reprisal Stale
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring a touch of classic humor into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring "Reprisal!" by H.M. Bateman. This iconic illustration from the Estate of H.M. Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library, available exclusively through Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a humorous scene where the husband gets his revenge for his wife's decision to wear trousers. Our high-quality metal prints are not only eye-catching but also durable, making them a perfect addition to any room in your house. Experience the timeless wit of H.M. Bateman with this unique and stylish decor piece. Order now and add a smile to your day!
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.
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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 landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Reprisal!", a humorous illustration by the renowned British satirical artist H.M. Bateman, captures the unexpected consequences of a wife's decision to wear trousers in this 1938 scene. The image showcases a tense standoff between a defiant wife and her equally determined husband, both sitting in their living room, smoking angrily. The wife, dressed in trousers, wears a look of pure defiance on her face, challenging the social norms of her time. Her husband, in a dramatic response, has taken to wearing a dress, his expression equally unyielding. The room is filled with a palpable sense of stalemate, as both parties dig their heels in, unwilling to back down. Bateman's masterful use of body language and facial expressions adds to the amusing and febrile atmosphere, as the couple's anger and frustration are evident in every line and crease. The husband's pipe clenched tightly in his teeth, and the wife's cigarette held between her fingers, both are symbols of their unwavering resolve. This humorous illustration, a product of its time, offers a lighthearted commentary on the societal expectations of gender roles and the power dynamics within marriages. Bateman's ability to capture the nuances of human emotion and the absurdity of everyday situations continues to make "Reprisal!" a timeless and entertaining piece. This illustration is part of the Estate of H.M. Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library collection and is available for licensing at Mary Evans Prints Online. It is not to be used for commercial purposes without proper permission.
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