Photographic Print : Airships are getting so dreadfully commonplace
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Airships are getting so dreadfully commonplace
Airships are getting so dreadfully commonplace. Illustration shows a two panel cartoon showing on the left, pedestrians and people in and on top of buildings looking with amazement at an airplane flying over a city; and on the right, citizens no longer take notice of all the airplanes crowding the sky above the city. Date 1911 August 23
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12"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Airships are getting so dreadfully commonplace" photographic print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage illustration, filled with wit and charm, takes us back in time with its depiction of two panels. On the left, pedestrians and bystanders express their surprise and amusement as an airship casts a long shadow over the cityscape. The right panel reveals a group of elegantly dressed passengers, waving from the comfort of their luxurious airship cabin, seemingly unfazed by the commonplace spectacle below. Add a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your home or office space with this stunning, high-quality print.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing two-panel cartoon from the August 23, 1911 issue of Puck magazine, the evolving relationship between humans and airships is brilliantly captured. On the left, we witness a scene of awe and wonder as pedestrians and city dwellers crane their necks to gaze at a solitary airplane soaring above them. The expression on their faces speaks volumes - a mixture of fascination and excitement, as they marvel at the futuristic technology that has brought this marvel to their skies. However, on the right, the scene has shifted dramatically. The once-novel sight of an airship has become commonplace, as multiple aircraft now fill the sky above the city. The citizens, no longer captivated by the spectacle, continue with their daily routines, barely glancing up at the airships that now seem as ordinary as the birds that grace the heavens. This cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of how quickly new technologies can become integrated into our lives, eventually fading into the background as we adapt and move on to the next innovation. The age of air travel had begun, and with it, the promise of a new world connected by the skies. Yet, even as we reveled in the wonder of these flying machines, we couldn't help but anticipate the next great leap forward. This image, with its clever juxtaposition of wonder and familiarity, is a testament to the human capacity for both admiration and acceptance. It invites us to reflect on the ever-evolving relationship between technology and society, and the role that each plays in shaping our world. This cartoon is from the extensive collection of historical images available at Mary Evans Prints Online. It is a rights-managed image, meaning that permission must be granted for its use.
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