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Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats, WW1
Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats. Two mermaids and two fish are disturbed by a German U-boat which has a face like a shark. Date: 1917
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Avril Disturbed Enemy Fishes Floating Folklore Fool Mermaid Mermaids Poisson Satire Satirical Searchlight Searchlights Seaweed Shark Sharks Stars Submarine Uboat Davril
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of history with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this intriguing image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage illustration from 1917 transports you back in time, as two mermaids and their fish companions are surprised by an unexpected visitor - a German U-boat with a menacing shark-like face. This unique blend of cartoon and historical detail offers a fresh perspective on the events of WW1. Add this captivating print to your collection and bring a touch of history and whimsy to your home or office.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" 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.
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The Uninvited Guests - A Mermaid's Tale of WWI
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In the tranquil depths of the North Atlantic during World War I, two mermaids, their long, flowing hair adorned with seaweed, lounge on a bed of kelp, enjoying the serenity of their underwater kingdom. The peaceful scene is abruptly disrupted by the ominous approach of a German U-boat, its menacing silhouette looming in the dark, star-studded night sky. The submarine, with a face resembling that of a shark, glares at the mermaids with cold, unyielding eyes. This satirical cartoon, created in 1917, is a testament to the unexpected and often surreal nature of war. The mermaids, creatures of folklore and myth, find themselves in the midst of the brutal conflict that was raging on the surface. The U-boat, a symbol of the enemy, invades their world, disrupting their peace and tranquility. The cartoon's title, "The Uninvited Guests: A Mermaid's Tale of WWI," highlights the unexpected nature of war and the ways in which it can disrupt even the most idyllic of scenes. The mermaids, once the embodiment of grace and beauty, are now faced with a harsh reality that is far removed from their peaceful underwater world. The cartoon's use of a searchlight and the ominous black sky adds to the sense of foreboding and danger, while the contrast between the blue water and the black sky emphasizes the stark divide between the safety of the mermaids' underwater world and the chaos and destruction of the war above. This cartoon, created in April 1917, is a reminder of the unexpected and often surreal nature of war and the ways in which it can disrupt even the most idyllic of scenes. It is a testament to the power of satire to illuminate the absurdities and contradictions of war, and to remind us of the importance of maintaining a sense of perspective in the face of adversity. Artist: April Davril Date: April 1917 Source: Mary Evans Prints Online
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