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Fine Art Print : Comic postcard, Getting old Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Getting old Date: 20th century
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Media ID 23459702
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Ageing Donald Elderly Knees Mcgill Mirror Mobility Stick Walk Impotence Impotent
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the charming world of yesteryears with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating Comic Postcard, titled "Getting Old: Date: 20th Century," is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. The vintage image, filled with whimsy and nostalgia, is a delightful addition to any space. Rights managed through Mary Evans, this print is a must-have for collectors and art enthusiasts alike. Bring a touch of the 20th century into your home or office and relive the simpler times with every glance.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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A Peek into the Mirror of Time: A Hilarious Take on Aging from the 20th Century This charming comic postcard, hailing from the 20th century, offers a delightfully humorous perspective on the inevitable process of aging. The image features two groups of individuals, each on opposite ends of the age spectrum, engaged in a leisurely stroll. On the left, a group of young, pretty women, with their vibrant hair flowing in the wind, gracefully walk arm in arm, their youthful energy and vitality on full display. In stark contrast, on the right, a group of elderly men, each with a grey beard and a walking stick, struggle to keep up with their younger counterparts. The humor in this comic postcard comes from the exaggerated depiction of aging, with the elderly men shown to be impotent, both literally and figuratively. One man is shown to be using a walking stick, while another is shown to be hunched over, with his knees buckling under his weight. Yet, despite their physical limitations, they maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie, as evidenced by their mischievous grins and the playful banter in the speech bubbles above their heads. This comic postcard, created by the renowned British comic artist Donald McGill, is a testament to the universal human experience of aging. It reminds us that, no matter how much we may resist the passage of time, we all eventually succumb to its relentless march. But, as this postcard shows, even in the face of aging, there is always room for humor and joy.
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