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30587679
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
Media ID 20632045
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18cm x 24.2cm (7.1" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 19.7cm x 24.2cm (7.8" x 9.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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> La Vie Parisienne (The Parisian Life)
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
The image is a vintage illustration depicting two women at the seaside engaged in crabbing. The woman in the foreground, dressed in a red and white swimsuit with matching cap, stands knee-deep in water as she lifts a net containing crabs. She appears focused on her catch, holding the pole of the net with both hands. Beside her, another woman wearing a green dress and hat looks on with an empty basket hanging from her arm, seemingly waiting to collect any caught crabs. Intriguingly, there are pyramids visible in the background across the sea which adds an element of whimsy or fantasy to this scene – suggesting that it's not your typical beach setting but perhaps an imaginative depiction combining elements from different locales. Atop the illustration is text "La Vie Parisienne, " indicating that this may be from a French publication known for its illustrations and stories reflecting Parisian life and culture during its time of circulation. Below it reads "DECEPTION" which could imply disappointment or disillusionment—perhaps referencing either their expectations versus reality when it comes to crabbing or some other subtle cultural commentary implied by the artist. A speech bubble coming from one of them contains French text: "Tiens! C'est comme à PARIS : rien que des vieux crabes!" This translates to "Look! It's like PARIS: nothing but old crabs!" adding humor through wordplay comparing crustaceans to possibly grumpy old men found back home. The artwork has signature 'Chéri Hérouard' (1881-1961), who was known for his work illustrating for 'La Vie Parisienne, ' among other publications.
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