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Advertisement for Daxaids
Advertisement for Daxaids -- a hand with a white pill.
1959
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Media ID 11601115
© The Colin Sherborne Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
1959 Colin Drug Drugs Fingers Medication Models Palm Pharmaceutical Pharmaceuticals Pill Sherborne Pharma
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of our Fine Art Prints from The Colin Sherborne Collection, exclusively available at Media Storehouse. This captivating advertisement for Daxaids from 1959, featuring a hand holding a white pill, is a captivating piece of mid-century design. Bring a touch of vintage charm to your home or office with this high-quality print, expertly reproduced for lasting brilliance. Experience the rich history and artistic vision of The Colin Sherborne Collection, now available at Media Storehouse.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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
Step into the past with this advertisement for Daxaids, a pharmaceutical product from the golden era of advertising in the late 1950s. The photograph features a close-up of a gracefully posed hand, cradling a single white pill between the fingers of its open palm. The elegant fingers, with their perfectly manicured nails, exude an air of sophistication and trustworthiness, inviting the viewer to imagine the hand as that of a trusted doctor or pharmacist. The image, part of The Colin Sherborne Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases the meticulous attention to detail that was a hallmark of mid-century advertising. The crisp contrast between the white pill and the dark background, the subtle texture of the hand, and the intricate patterns on the table beneath the hand all contribute to a visually striking and memorable advertisement. The advertisement for Daxaids, while not revealing the specific nature of the medication, evokes a sense of modernity and progress, with the clean lines and minimalist design that were popular in the 1950s. The use of a single hand and pill also emphasizes the personal and individualized nature of the medication, making it an effective and enduring representation of the pharmaceutical industry during this time. Overall, this advertisement for Daxaids is a testament to the power of visual storytelling in advertising, and a reminder of the captivating and evocative imagery that characterized the advertising landscape of the 1950s.
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