30588232

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Advertising Archives

30588232

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

Media ID 20633237

VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage illustration depicting a romantic scene of a couple enjoying "Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe" (Lunch on the Grass). The man, dressed in light-colored trousers and a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, leans towards his companion, whispering into her ear. The woman, sporting an elegant hairstyle and wearing a dark skirt paired with a white blouse, looks pensively to the side while resting against him. They are seated on what appears to be an elegantly laid-out picnic blanket with plates and utensils neatly arranged alongside an open bottle of wine. A basket lies nearby suggesting the remnants of their meal. Their hats carelessly placed beside them indicate they have relaxed into this intimate moment amidst nature. The caption at the bottom reads: "Ma chérie, venez dans un coin sombre pour prendre le dessert, " which translates to "My darling, come to a dark corner for dessert. " This phrase adds an element of playful suggestion to the image's narrative. The surrounding trees cast dappled shadows over them creating an atmosphere that is both idyllic and secluded. The artist has captured not just a moment but also implied anticipation through this tender yet subtly suggestive scene set in what could be inferred as late 19th or early 20th-century France given the style of clothing and artistry.

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