30587968
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Advertising Archives
30587968
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
Media ID 20632503
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage illustration depicting a scene on the deck of a ship, with two characters engaged in conversation. The image has an old-fashioned comic strip style and includes French text that implies a humorous exchange between the individuals. On the left side stands a sailor dressed in traditional maritime attire—a striped shirt, dark trousers, and sandals—leaning casually against the ship's railings. His posture suggests confidence or ease, as he converses with his companion. To the right is an elegantly dressed woman wearing an orange-red jacket over a white dress or skirt, along with matching shoes. She holds onto her hat and appears to be slightly leaning back from the railing while engaging with the sailor. Above them stretches clear blue sky suggesting fair weather at sea. Below their feet lies the wooden deck of what seems to be an ocean liner or passenger vessel indicated by its sturdy construction and polished appearance. The dialogue bubble captures their witty banter: - "J'ai toujours craint le mal de mer. " - "Et moi toujours le mal de fille. " Translated into English: - "I've always feared seasickness. " - "And I've always feared girl trouble. " In addition to this main scene, there's also a small inset portrait of another female character in profile at bottom left corner; she might represent either another person aboard or perhaps even symbolize 'the girl trouble' mentioned by one of our protagonists. The overall tone conveys light-hearted humor typical for romanticized seafaring narratives from early 20th-century popular culture.
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