Fine Art Print : Cartoon, Attractive Holiday Resorts, August 1914, WW1
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Cartoon, Attractive Holiday Resorts, August 1914, WW1
Cartoon, Attractive Holiday Resorts, August 1914, WW1. Showing suggested posters for advertising the latest attractions at continental holiday resorts, including boating on the canal at Kiel, Germany, rest cures at Liege, Belgium, a quiet life in the Dardanelles, Turkey, the Belgian Ardennes, rusticity and romance on the Rhine (an ugly Lorelei holds a bomb), Ehrenbreitstein and other fortress castles, Germany, and the Blue Danube, handy for Serbia. Date: August 1914
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Media ID 14128088
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Ardennes Attractions Attractive Belgian Boating Bomb Canal Castles Continental Cures Danube Dardanelles Fortress Kiel Liege Lorelei Quiet Resorts Rest Rhine Romance Satire Satirical Serbia Suggested Ugly Ehrenbreitstein Rusticity
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This evocative cartoon, "August 1914, WW1: Attractive Holiday Resorts," from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to a bygone era. Delight in the carefree charm of continental holiday resorts as depicted in this vibrant and humorous illustration. The image, featuring suggested posters for boating on the canal at Kiel, adds a delightful touch of nostalgia to any space. Bring history to life with this exquisite piece from our extensive collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.4cm x 50.8cm (14.3" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
August 1914: The Unintended Consequences of Holiday Advertising (Cartoon) As the summer of 1914 dawned, Europeans eagerly anticipated their annual continental holidays. Travel posters enticed them with promises of rest and relaxation at attractive resorts. Little did they know that their vacations would soon be disrupted by the unforeseen events of World War I. This satirical cartoon from August 1914 captures the irony of holiday advertising in the midst of the impending conflict. The image suggests a series of posters for various European resorts, each one showcasing a different attraction. A poster for Kiel, Germany, invites visitors to "Boat on the Canal," while another for Liege, Belgium, promises "Rest Cures." The Dardanelles in Turkey offer a "Quiet Life," and the Belgian Ardennes provide "Rusticity and Romance." However, the tone of the cartoon shifts as the posters become more ominous. The Rhine River, with its "Ugly Lorelei holding a Bomb," hints at the impending danger. Fortress castles in Ehrenbreitstein, Germany, and other locations add to the sense of unease. The Blue Danube, conveniently located "Handy for Serbia," seems to foreshadow the conflict that would soon engulf the continent. This cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the unexpected turn of events that summer, as Europeans' dreams of holiday bliss were shattered by the outbreak of World War I. The image is a testament to the power of satire and the ability of art to reflect the complexities of history.
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