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A swarhy brigand makes his first ever telephone call
Painting by Joso Buzan (1873-1936), Croatian academic painter, depicting what appears to be a lively telephone exchange between a stranded Pirate and his Shipmates, moored just off Valparaiso in the Saucy Sue. His female companion seems a little agitated, almost as if this is not his phone....!! (slight captioners license) Date: circa 1910s
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Amazement Brigand Communication Companion Croatia Croatian Exchange Innovation Invention Listening Miracle News Pirate Receiver Rogue Speak Speaking Spoken Surprise Telecommunication Telephone Telephonic Agitated
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this painting by Joso Buzan, titled "A Swashbuckling Brigand Makes His First Ever Telephone Call," we are transported back in time to the 1910s, where a lively telephone exchange is taking place aboard the Saucy Sue, a ship moored just off the coast of Valparaiso. The swashbuckling brigand, with a scruffy beard and a mischievous grin, holds the old-style telephone receiver to his ear, his eyes wide with amazement and wonder. His female companion, dressed in flowing, colorful garments, looks on with a mixture of agitation and surprise. The telephone, a marvel of the modern world, was a true innovation, transforming communication and bringing people closer together, no matter the distance. This pirate, a rogue of the high seas, seems to be experiencing this miracle for the first time, his hand shaking slightly as he speaks into the receiver. His shipmates, in the background, watch in awe, their faces reflecting the same sense of amazement and excitement. The painting captures the essence of the old country charm, with its rustic setting and traditional attire. The telephone, a symbol of progress and modernity, stands out in stark contrast, a reminder of the incredible advancements that were taking place in the world of telecommunication. The female companion's agitated expression adds an element of intrigue to the scene, leaving us wondering if this is the pirate's phone or if he has borrowed it from someone else. Overall, Buzan's painting is a delightful depiction of a moment in history, capturing the spirit of innovation, surprise, and spoken word communication that the telephone brought to the world.
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