The Transit of Venus - Comic Postcard
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The Transit of Venus - Comic Postcard
A comic postcard depiting a rotund woman (a very classical frame!) being transported home from the pub by two stretcher-bearing Bobbies. The card has the wonderful title: The Transit of Venus Date: circa 1907
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Media ID 11551766
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Anderson Astrology Astronomy Bearer Bearers Bobbies Carries Carry Cynicus Drunk Drunken Goddess Martin Nose Planet Policeman Stretcher Transit Venus
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Transit of Venus: A Cosmic Comic Capers! This delightful comic postcard, titled "The Transit of Venus," dates back to circa 1907, offering a humorous take on two significant astronomical events - the transit of Venus and an inebriated woman's homecoming! In the foreground, we find a rotund woman, her rosy cheeks and disheveled appearance suggesting a night well-spent at the local pub. Two sturdy Bobbies, with their iconic helmets and batons, approach her with concerned expressions. They have donned their stretcher, ready to carry their slightly-inebriated charge home. The title of the postcard is a clever play on words, as "The Transit of Venus" is an astronomical event where Venus passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. This rare occurrence, which happens only once every 121.5 years, has been observed and documented since antiquity. The woman, with her red nose and merry countenance, is reminiscent of the ancient Roman goddess Venus, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. This visual connection adds an intriguing layer to the postcard, merging the realms of astronomy and comedy. The Bobbies, with their serious demeanor and strong physiques, contrast the lightheartedness of the woman's situation, making for a visually appealing and amusing scene. This postcard is a charming reminder of the rich history of astronomy and the human capacity for finding humor in everyday life.
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