Fine Art Print : Cartoon, Trying on a new hat, WW1
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Cartoon, Trying on a new hat, WW1
Cartoon, showing a frivolous woman trying on a new hat. She complains: How long this war is taking! Her bored soldier husband replies: Not as long as it takes you to try hats on! Date: 1916
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Media ID 14293108
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Accessories Boredom Boxes Dressing Frivolous Husband Mirror Oval Taking Toilet Vanity Wasted
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a charming cartoon from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated back to 1916, this delightful illustration captures the essence of wartime humor as a woman tries on hats, oblivious to the ongoing conflict. Her soldier husband's witty response adds a touch of levity to the struggles of the era. Bring this nostalgic and humorous piece into your home to add character and conversation-starting charm to any room.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cartoon, dated 1916, depicts a frivolous woman in the midst of trying on a new hat during the tumultuous period of World War I. The woman, dressed in elegant attire, stands before an oval mirror, her expression a mix of excitement and frustration as she examines her reflection. Her bored soldier husband, clad in uniform and holding a box of hats, looks on with a resigned smile. The caption above the scene reads, "How long this war is taking!" to which her husband replies, "Not as long as it takes you to try hats on!" The image encapsulates the stark contrast between the mundane routines of daily life and the larger, more significant events unfolding during wartime. The woman's vanity and penchant for fashion are juxtaposed with the ongoing conflict, highlighting the dichotomy between the frivolous and the serious. The cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the ways in which people coped with the stresses and uncertainties of war through small comforts and distractions. The intricately detailed illustration, with its rich colors and expressive characters, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was forever changed by the events of the First Great War. This piece of historical art is a testament to the enduring power of humor and the human spirit, even in the most challenging of times.
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