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Framed 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
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring a touch of nostalgia to your home or office with our Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This charming piece features a comic postcard from the 20th century, titled "Getting old," obtained from Mary Evans Prints Online. The comic illustration playfully depicts the passage of time and the joys and challenges that come with growing older. Each print is professionally framed with a elegant and timeless design, adding a unique and personal touch to any space. Order now and relive the charm of yesteryears!
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.5cm x 40.6cm (10.4" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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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