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Fine Art Print : Cartoon, Espionage? Snooping? WW1
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Cartoon, Espionage? Snooping? WW1
Cartoon, Espionage? Snooping? A German couple and their daughter go for an innocent country walk, but gradually metamorphose into a concrete platform, a camera and a telephone! Date: 1915
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Baionnette Camera Change Communication Concertina Concrete Espionage Hike Hiking Innocent Metamorphosis Platform Rope Satire Satirical Skip Skipping Spies Spying Technology Telephone Tripod Walk Metamorphose Snooping
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the enigmatic cartoon "Cartoon, Espionage? Snooping?" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image from 1915 masterfully captures the suspenseful atmosphere of the era, as an unsuspecting German family's idyllic country walk transforms into a clandestine operation. With a clever blend of humor and intrigue, this vintage print offers a unique glimpse into the world of espionage during WW1. Add this striking piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
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 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
The Transformation of an Idyllic Country Walk,
EDITORS COMMENTS
1915. Amidst the backdrop of the tumultuous events of World War I, this satirical cartoon from 1915, published in a popular magazine, offers a humorous commentary on the pervasive nature of espionage and snooping during wartime. The image depicts an innocent German couple and their young daughter, enjoying a leisurely country walk in a rural setting. However, as they progress, they gradually metamorphose into a concrete platform, a camera, and a telephone, symbolizing the transformation of their seemingly innocent outing into a clandestine mission. The man, once a doting father, becomes a tripod for the camera, while his wife, who was previously skipping rope with their daughter, morphs into a telephone. The daughter, holding a baionnette, metamorphoses into a concertina, a weapon used for both offense and defense. The transformation underscores the ubiquity of espionage and the blurring of lines between civilians and soldiers during wartime. This cartoon, with its clever use of metamorphosis, serves as a poignant reminder of the ways in which technology and communication played a significant role in the conduct of the First World War. The image also highlights the role of satire as a means of processing and making sense of the complex realities of war. The cartoon's historical significance is further underscored by its publication during a pivotal moment in the war, as the conflict continued to escalate and the stakes grew higher. The image, with its witty commentary on the realities of wartime, offers a unique perspective on the human experience of the First World War and the ways in which people coped with the challenges and uncertainties of the time.
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