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If Dreams Came True
This painting acts as an advertisement for De Reszke Cigarettes, and was inspired by the artist, from a letter sent by a military officer at the front to the cigarette manufacturers. The image shows elements of a typical military mans desires, including a glamorous woman waiting by the doorway, and having time to sit down, relaxed, smoking De Reszke cigarettes. Date: circa 1916
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Acts Cigarette Cigarettes Desires Doorway Dreams Elements Glamorous Including Inspired Letter Mans Manufacturers Relaxed Reszke True Typical Unattributed Waiting December Volume
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If Dreams Came True: A Soldier's Longing, Circa 1916 Amidst the chaos and hardships of the battlefield, a soldier penned a heartfelt letter to the De Reszke Cigarette manufacturers. In his missive, he expressed his deepest desires and longings, which were far removed from the harsh realities of war. The painting, "If Dreams Came True," was inspired by this letter and acts as an advertisement for the De Reszke brand. The image portrays a soldier, weary from battle, stepping through the threshold of a quaint, rustic cottage. The scene is bathed in warm, inviting colors, a stark contrast to the muted tones of the war-torn landscape. A glamorous woman, with an enchanting smile, waits by the doorway, her eyes fixed on the soldier. She extends a hand, offering him a De Reszke cigarette, its elegant packaging a symbol of luxury and comfort. The soldier, now at ease, takes a seat on a plush armchair, his uniform discarded, as he savors the first puff of his cigarette. The woman, dressed in a stylish, red dress, looks on approvingly, her gaze filled with admiration. The room is filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the gentle hum of a record player, and the soft rustle of a magazine, its volume proudly displayed on the table. Elements of a typical man's desires are showcased in this painting - the allure of a beautiful woman, the comfort of a relaxing home, and the simple pleasure of smoking a fine cigarette. The soldier's dreams, if only for a moment, have come true, transporting him away from the horrors of war and into a world of tranquility and contentment. This unattributed painting, a testament to the power of dreams and the allure of De Reszke Cigarettes, was published in a December magazine volume, circa 1916.
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