Fine Art Print : Ridiculous Scottish Comic Postcard
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Ridiculous Scottish Comic Postcard
A quite utterly ridiculous Scottish Comic Postcard, where a couple are hoodwinked into believing that the actions of a (not very) nearby donkey are actually the amorous advances of their partner! The tickling of the gentlemans whiskers on Janes face are courtesy of Dobbins tail and the loving words whispered into Sandys ear are the braying of the aforementioned mule... Date: 1909
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Media ID 7245281
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Bench Bray Comedy Donkey Identity Jane Kilt Lovers Mistaken Mule Pair Post Card Sandy Scot Land Scots Silly Sporran Tail Tickle Tickles Tickling Whiskers Whispering Braying
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection: A Ridiculous Scottish Comic Postcard by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming print captures the humor and whimsy of Scottish folklore, as a unsuspecting couple is left red-faced after mistaking a nearby donkey's antics for romantic advances from their partner. Add a touch of lightheartedness to any room with this delightful and quirky print. Perfect for those who appreciate a good laugh and a unique piece of art.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34.3cm (21" x 13.5")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Quintessentially Scottish Scene of Misidentified Affection: 1909 Comic Postcard This charming, yet utterly ridiculous, Scottish comic postcard from 1909 captures a moment of hilarious confusion between a couple, as they mistake the actions of a nearby donkey for the amorous advances of their respective partners. The scene is set on a quaint wooden bench, nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Scotland. The gentleman, Sandy, is seated on the right, wearing a traditional Scottish kilt and sporran. His face is contorted in delight as he experiences the tickling sensation of Dobbins' tail on his whiskers. Meanwhile, his partner, Jane, is seated on the left, her eyes closed in bliss as she leans in to receive the whispered words of affection from her beloved. Unbeknownst to her, the tender whispers are actually the braying of the mule, Dobbins, who is just inches away. The couple's identities are further blurred as they both reach out to touch each other, their hands almost meeting in the middle. The playful scene is a delightful example of the silly and light-hearted humor that was popular in comic postcards of the era. The postcard's caption, which reads "A Quite Utterly Ridiculous Scottish Comic Postcard," adds to the overall amusement, highlighting the absurdity of the situation and the joy that can be found in the smallest of misunderstandings. This postcard is a wonderful reminder of the simple pleasures and the power of imagination, as well as the importance of keeping a sense of humor, even in the most unexpected of circumstances.
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