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30586661
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
Media ID 20631525
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
In this charming vintage illustration, we witness a playful reversal of roles inspired by the mythological figures Hercules and Omphale. The woman, donning a cloche hat and a stylish dress indicative of early 20th-century fashion, appears to be trying on hats in front of a mirror. Beside her stands a man dressed in an exaggeratedly short tunic and stockings, reminiscent of ancient Greek attire. He holds an array of women's hats with an amused expression, as if he is assisting in her selection process. This scene humorously subverts traditional gender dynamics—echoing the legend where Hercules was made to do women's work while Omphale wore his lion skin—a commentary perhaps on contemporary societal norms.
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