30587097

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30587097

The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers

Media ID 20631153

VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This vintage illustration, titled "L'amour et le hasard, " depicts a whimsical scene related to themes of love and chance. A well-dressed woman in an elaborate 18th-century gown stands at the center, her attention seemingly directed towards something outside the frame. To her left is Cupid, blindfolded and kneeling as he draws cards from a deck scattered on the floor, symbolizing the random nature of love. On either side of the central figure are two men dressed in period attire; one kneels with his back turned to us while holding out a card featuring a heart—a classic emblem of love—while the other man appears to be playfully aiming his musket at Cupid's backside. The text beneath reads "CUPIDON TIRE LES CARTES" (Cupid draws the cards) and "ET LE CŒUR EST ATOUT" (And the heart is trump), suggesting that in matters of love, much like in card games, fortune plays a significant role and having your heart involved might just be your winning move. The overall tone is light-hearted and playful, capturing an allegorical representation where romance intertwines with elements of luck or destiny. The artwork embodies typical French flair for combining elegance with humor within its cultural expressions during this era.

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