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We Have Seen Better Days (colour litho)
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We Have Seen Better Days (colour litho)
3093954 We Have Seen Better Days (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: We Have Seen Better Days. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
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Absurd Battered Caption Captions Cigar Cigars Coats Jokes Pair Pairs Smoked Smoking Addiction Spats Stick Sticks Tobacco Tobacco Box Tobacco Packet Top Hat Tramp Tramps Umbrella Umbrellas Vagrant Vagrants Winter Coat Costume Design Fancy Dress Fancy Dress Costume Joke Raggedy
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In this comical and satirical lithograph titled "We Have Seen Better Days" artist Dudley Hardy takes us back to the early 20th century with a humorous depiction of two raggedy gentlemen tramps. The image, captured on a postcard, showcases the absurdity of their situation as they stand together amidst smoke and discarded cigar butts. The men's attire tells a story of their downtrodden state, with tattered coats, battered hats, and mismatched spats. One man even sports a top hat that has seen better days. They lean on sticks for support while clutching umbrellas that seem more decorative than functional. Hardy's clever caption adds another layer of humor to the scene, suggesting that these characters were once well-to-do individuals who have fallen from grace. Their smoking addiction is evident through the presence of cigars and tobacco packets scattered around them. Through his satirical drawing and scathing satire, Hardy invites viewers to laugh at the irony of their circumstances while also shedding light on social issues prevalent during his time. This print serves as both entertainment and commentary on class disparities in society. Bridgeman Images preserves this whimsical artwork for private collections worldwide, allowing us to appreciate its historical significance and artistic brilliance today.
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