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30588229
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
Media ID 20632447
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 47.8cm (16" x 18.8")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
The image is a vintage magazine cover for "La Vie Parisienne" from Saturday, March 6, 1937. It depicts a whimsical and romantic illustration featuring two mythological figures: Mars, the Roman god of war, and Venus, the goddess of love. Mars is portrayed as a playful character with an orange complexion and curly hair playing a stringed instrument resembling a lute or mandolin. He wears blue shorts, an orange sleeveless top, and classic sandals. Venus sits close to him with an affectionate pose; she has fair skin with rosy cheeks and sports short wavy blonde hair. She's dressed in light pink lingerie that includes stockings held up by garters while her shoes match the color scheme of her attire. In the background to their right stands Cupid—also known as Amor—the son of Venus according to mythology. He appears mischievous while holding his bow behind his back as if hiding it from view or perhaps taking a break from causing romantic mischief. Floral embellishments surround the title "Mars et Vénus, " which suggests that this edition may contain stories or themes related to romance or possibly comparing male-female dynamics through these iconic deities' lens. At the bottom left corner is written "Si c'était vrai, seulement!" which translates to "If only it were true!" This phrase adds another layer of fantasy and longing for such mythical romances in real life—a common theme in early 20th-century French artistry reflecting on love's idealistic aspects. Overall, this cover art captures both humor and elegance typical for La Vie Parisienne covers at that time—celebrating beauty, fashion, culture—and often incorporating classical references into contemporary contexts.
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