30588069

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30588069

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

Media ID 20631599

VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage illustration depicting an idyllic and somewhat whimsical outdoor scene titled "Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe" (The Luncheon on the Grass). The image features a group of elegantly dressed individuals from what appears to be the late 19th or early 20th century, engaged in leisurely activities in a forest clearing. Two women and two men are present; one woman reclines gracefully with her hand extended towards a standing man who is pouring liquid into her glass, possibly wine, from a height. Another man sits cross-legged on the ground playing a flute, while the second woman listens attentively. A picnic basket and scattered dishes suggest they have been dining alfresco. The clothing style suggests upper-class fashion of that era with details such as puffed sleeves for the ladies and tailored suits for gentlemen. The caption at the bottom reads: "Buvez, maintenant à la vôtre, belle Aphrodite L. . . Mais je vous en prie que ça s'appelle Madeleine L. . . " which translates to "Drink now to your health, beautiful Aphrodite L. . . But I beg you let's call it Madeleine L. . . " This adds an element of playful dialogue between characters within this pastoral setting. Overall, this artwork captures both romanticized social interaction among high society members during that period as well as idealized notions of leisure in nature.

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