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Cartoon, Espionage? Snooping? WW1
Cartoon, Espionage? Snooping? A German couple and their daughter go for an innocent country walk, but gradually metamorphose into a concrete platform, a camera and a telephone! Date: 1915
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Baionnette Camera Change Communication Concertina Concrete Espionage Hike Hiking Innocent Metamorphosis Platform Rope Satire Satirical Skip Skipping Spies Spying Technology Telephone Tripod Walk Metamorphose Snooping
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step into the past with our captivating Metal Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a vintage cartoon from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image from 1915 depicts a seemingly innocent family outing that takes a surprising turn. As they stroll through the countryside, the German couple and their daughter subtly transform into a concrete platform, a camera, and a telephone - a clever commentary on the espionage and snooping that defined the era of World War I. Bring this intriguing piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality Metal Print, which showcases vibrant colors and stunning detail. Each print is individually crafted using a unique process that infuses the image into a sturdy, lightweight metal sheet, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching display. Add this conversation-starting cartoon to your collection and transport yourself back in time.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
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.
The Transformation of an Idyllic Country Walk,
EDITORS COMMENTS
1915. Amidst the backdrop of the tumultuous events of World War I, this satirical cartoon from 1915, published in a popular magazine, offers a humorous commentary on the pervasive nature of espionage and snooping during wartime. The image depicts an innocent German couple and their young daughter, enjoying a leisurely country walk in a rural setting. However, as they progress, they gradually metamorphose into a concrete platform, a camera, and a telephone, symbolizing the transformation of their seemingly innocent outing into a clandestine mission. The man, once a doting father, becomes a tripod for the camera, while his wife, who was previously skipping rope with their daughter, morphs into a telephone. The daughter, holding a baionnette, metamorphoses into a concertina, a weapon used for both offense and defense. The transformation underscores the ubiquity of espionage and the blurring of lines between civilians and soldiers during wartime. This cartoon, with its clever use of metamorphosis, serves as a poignant reminder of the ways in which technology and communication played a significant role in the conduct of the First World War. The image also highlights the role of satire as a means of processing and making sense of the complex realities of war. The cartoon's historical significance is further underscored by its publication during a pivotal moment in the war, as the conflict continued to escalate and the stakes grew higher. The image, with its witty commentary on the realities of wartime, offers a unique perspective on the human experience of the First World War and the ways in which people coped with the challenges and uncertainties of the time.
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