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Victorian satirical cartoon Half hours with the best authors
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Victorian satirical cartoon Half hours with the best authors
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon Half hours with the best authors. Senior man sleeping by a pile of old boring books
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1890s Allegory Behaviour Book Books Boredom Cartoon Cartoons Colour Colours Comedy Comic Domestic Room Elderly Expressing Negativity Home Interior Humor Humour Image Created 1890 1899 Library Publication Quote Resting Retro Room Satire Satirical Senior Adult Senior Man Sketch Sleeping Style Styles Victorian Boring
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This vintage engraving captures a whimsical Victorian satirical cartoon titled "Half hours with the best authors". Set in the 19th century, it portrays a senior man peacefully sleeping next to a towering pile of old and seemingly boring books. The image, created in the late 1890s, showcases an allegory of adult behavior and attitudes towards literature during that era. The illustration is richly detailed, employing vibrant colors and humorously exaggerated characters. It depicts a domestic room adorned with antique furniture and shelves filled with books from floor to ceiling. The elderly gentleman's slumber symbolizes his disinterest or perhaps exhaustion from reading these literary works. Through this clever satire, the artist highlights society's perception of certain publications as dull or unengaging. The woodcut-style print evokes nostalgia for an era when libraries were cherished spaces for knowledge-seeking individuals. This artwork by duncan1890 invites viewers to reflect on how our relationship with literature has evolved over time. It serves as a reminder that even within the confines of boredom lies potential for wit and amusement. Whether you appreciate its historical significance or simply enjoy its comic charm, this print offers a delightful glimpse into the past while showcasing timeless themes that continue to resonate today.
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