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The Ideal Husband (colour litho)
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The Ideal Husband (colour litho)
3094506 The Ideal Husband (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ideal Husband. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
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Aging Faults Flowers Of Earth Garden Flower Jokes List Lists Married Older Pansies Pansy Roses Spinster Traits Virtues Wild Flower Wild Roses Cons Flowerbed Flowes Fresh Flowers Joke Spinsters Trait
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The Ideal Husband - A Comic Twist on Marriage and Aging
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. This vibrant color lithograph titled "The Ideal Husband" captures the essence of a humorous postcard from the early 20th century. The image, part of a private collection, showcases an English School's artistic rendition of what makes for an ideal husband. In this playful scene, we see a man surrounded by flowers, symbolizing various traits and virtues associated with marriage. At twenty years old, he is depicted holding pansies while his faults are humorously crossed off. As he ages to thirty-five, more traits are added to his list - both pros and cons - as indicated by roses and pansies respectively. This whimsical artwork cleverly highlights the evolving expectations placed upon men as they grow older within marital relationships. It pokes fun at societal notions surrounding the ideal partner by suggesting that no one can ever truly meet all expectations. With its witty commentary on aging and marriage dynamics, this print invites us to reflect on our own perceptions of perfection in relationships. It reminds us that flaws are inevitable but can be embraced with laughter and understanding. As we admire this delightful piece from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, it serves as a lighthearted reminder not to take ourselves too seriously when it comes to finding or being an "ideal" spouse.
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