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Illustration, More Than He Expected
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Illustration, More Than He Expected
Illustration, More Than He Expected -- an old man seeking the elixir of life is shocked to see a sudden outpouring of babies.
circa 1910
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Media ID 14311559
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Alchemist Alchemy Babies Elixir Expected Glasses Immortality Liquid Magic Magician Seeking Shock Shocked Spectacles Surprise Surprised Walker Wizard Youth Wizardry
More Than He Expected
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(circa 1910) by Terry Parker, an exquisite illustration from the Mary Evans Picture Library, portrays an amusing and surprising scene of an old man's quest for the elixir of life. The illustration is set in a dimly lit room, where the alchemist, dressed in a long robe and wearing a pointy hat, holds a glass vial filled with a red, mysterious liquid. With a look of intense concentration on his face, he leans over the vial, ready to take a sip. Suddenly, the old man's expression changes from anticipation to shock as a torrent of babies pours out of the vial, surprising him and filling the room with joyful chaos. The newborns, each one represented by a tiny, adorable figure, bounce and gurgle, creating a stark contrast to the somber, aged figure of the alchemist. The old man, now wearing a look of disbelief and perhaps a hint of amusement, clutches his walking stick as he takes in the unexpected turn of events. The scene is filled with a warm, comic tone, as the old man's quest for immortality takes an unexpected, yet delightful, turn. The illustration is reminiscent of the magical and whimsical tales of the 1910s, with its use of dark and light contrasts, smoke, and the magical elements of alchemy and wizardry. The old man's glasses and the alchemist's hat and robe add to the whimsical and humorous atmosphere of the scene. Overall, "More Than He Expected" is a charming and delightful illustration that captures the essence of the unexpected twists and turns of life, as well as the enduring appeal of the quest for immortality and the joy of new beginnings.
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