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Fine Art Print : Comic postcard, man gardening, two sparrows Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, man gardening, two sparrows Date: 20th century
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Media ID 23426588
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Bottom Donald Double Entendre Fork Gardening Huge Kneeling Mcgill Meaning Obese Soil Sparrow Sparrows Sweating
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring a touch of whimsy and charm to your home decor with our selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This delightful composition features a comic postcard image of a man happily gardening, surrounded by the beauty of nature as two sprightly sparrows perch on a nearby fence. Dating back to the 20th century, this vintage print is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and is now available as a rights-managed reproduction. Add this timeless piece to your collection and enjoy the simple pleasures of life, captured in a moment in time.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.9cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Title: "The Heavy Lifter and His Feathered Helpers" This charming 20th-century comic postcard captures the humorous side of gardening, as a man inexplicably burdened with an oversized garden fork tackles his lawn while two sprightly sparrows effortlessly lift and carry away the soil with their beaks. The man, with a determined expression and droplets of sweat on his brow, seems to be struggling under the weight of his massive gardening tool, his bottom jutting out in a comical display of exertion. The double entendre of the situation is not lost on us - the man's large derriere, referred to as his "huge bottom," is a playful comparison to the "huge" soil clumps the sparrows are carrying away. The scene is reminiscent of the classic British humor found in the works of Donald McGill, a renowned British postcard artist known for his saucy, innuendo-laden images. The two sparrows, perched atop the man's oversized fork, seem to mock his labors, their small, agile bodies and quick wit contrasting sharply with the man's clumsy attempts to manage his garden. The image is a delightful reminder of the lighter side of life, inviting us to find amusement in the everyday struggles and unexpected twists of life. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this postcard bring the scene to life, transporting us to a simpler time when a man's biggest worry was the size of his garden fork and the antics of a couple of mischievous sparrows. This comic postcard is a joy to behold, a testament to the enduring power of humor and the human spirit.
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