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Free sitters grumble most at the play, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498206)
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Free sitters grumble most at the play, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498206)
498207 Free sitters grumble most at the play, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498206) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese proverb; front and verso of a card from the Churchman series of cigarette cards illustrating Eastern Proverbs; the golden age of cigarette cards was from the late 19th century until the Second World War and were immensely popular both as collector items and as a source of instruction, entertainment and amusement before the widespread use of television and radio; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22918052
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Audience Cigarette Card Common Sense Complaining Complaint Complaints Dissatisfaction Eastern Folk Wisdom Promotional Proverb Proverbs Publicity Sagesse Truth Values Veracity Vintage Card Wisdom Evaluating Grumbling
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This vibrant and thought-provoking print titled "Free sitters grumble most at the play, 1931" captures a Chinese proverb in a visually striking manner. Created by Rene Bull, this colour lithograph is part of a private collection and showcases an intriguing card from the Churchman series of cigarette cards illustrating Eastern Proverbs. During the golden age of cigarette cards, which spanned from the late 19th century until World War II, these collectible items were immensely popular for their ability to entertain and educate before television and radio became widespread. This particular card serves as both an advertisement and a source of wisdom. The image depicts an audience at a theater, with individuals freely expressing their dissatisfaction or complaints about the performance. The Chinese proverb suggests that those who receive something for free are often the ones who complain the most. It prompts us to reflect on human nature's tendency to undervalue what we don't pay for. Through its vintage charm and clever use of illustration, this promotional artwork invites viewers to evaluate their own values when it comes to evaluating truthfulness and appreciating what they have been given. With elements like publicity, complaint, common sense, and folk wisdom intertwined within this piece, it serves as a reminder that even in different cultures across time periods, certain truths remain universal.
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