30587658
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Advertising Archives
30587658
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
Media ID 20630893
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This vintage illustration depicts a humorous beach scene with two contrasting figures. On the left, a stout woman sits comfortably on a rock, engrossed in her knitting. She is dressed in vibrant beachwear typical of early 20th-century fashion—a patterned dress and a wide-brimmed hat adorned with flowers—suggesting she's both stylish and practical. To her right stands another figure facing away from the viewer, revealing their bare backside. This person appears to be caught mid-motion while drying off or perhaps changing clothes using the blue fabric draped over the adjacent rock as cover. The setting is serene and coastal, with large rocks scattered across the sandy shore under an expansive sky dotted with soft clouds. The sea is calm, hinting at a peaceful day perfect for seaside leisure activities. A caption below adds to the humor: "Tu mens!. . . dans le métro je te l'accorde, mais ici un pincement de f. . . ne peut pas être anonyme. " Translated from French it reads: "You lie!. . . I'll give you that in the subway but here a pinch on the butt cannot be anonymous. " It suggests playful banter possibly related to an unseen incident involving one of these characters. Overall, this image captures both whimsy and nostalgia through its depiction of pastimes bygone eras' beachgoers enjoyed.
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