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Buck up, you'll soon be dead (colour litho)
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Buck up, you'll soon be dead (colour litho)
8656605 Buck up, you'll soon be dead (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buck up, you'll soon be dead. Large woman and her smaller husband. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 38293716
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Bad Mood Balance Scales Balance Weight Contrast Contrasting Contrasting Elements Couples Feelings Forlorn Grumpy Grunchy Jest Lose Weight Melancholia Melancholy Scale Scales Skinny Slimming Thin Thinness Unhappiness Unhappy Weighing Scale Weight Loss Weight Scales
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This satirical colour lithograph titled "Buck up, you'll soon be dead" captures a humorous yet melancholic scene of a large woman and her smaller husband on a postcard from the early 20th century. The image plays with the contrast between the sizes of the couple, highlighting societal expectations around weight and body image.
The scale in the background adds to the theme of balance and weight, emphasizing the pressure to conform to certain standards. The composition is filled with emotion, portraying feelings of sadness, unhappiness, and forlornness in a comical way.
The cartoon-like drawing offers a scathing satire on societal norms surrounding beauty and humorously addresses issues such as slimming down or losing weight. The exaggerated proportions of the characters add to the overall sense of humor in this piece.
Through this artwork, we are invited to reflect on our own perceptions of body image and how they can impact our emotions and self-esteem. It serves as a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously and find humor even in challenging situations.
Overall, "Buck up, you'll soon be dead" is a thought-provoking piece that combines elements of satire, humor, and social commentary in an engaging way.
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