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30586856
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A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
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> World War I and II
> World War I
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage illustration titled "Idylle de Guerre" from the publication "La Vie Parisienne. " It depicts a romantic wartime scene where a French soldier, wearing his uniform and adorned with medals, shares an intimate moment with a fashionably dressed woman. The soldier is smoking a cigarette while the woman leans in close to him, her arm wrapped around his neck and her body pressed against his. She holds onto what appears to be either a walking stick or umbrella. Both individuals are smiling, suggesting fondness or affection between them. A small dog stands by their side, looking up at them; its presence adds an element of domesticity and normalcy to the otherwise emotionally charged farewell that might be taking place before the soldier departs for duty. The artwork captures both the elegance of early 20th-century French fashion and the poignant reality of love during times of conflict. The image conveys emotion through its soft color palette and detailed expressions on both characters' faces. Below each figure are French phrases which translate roughly as: - Left (by the man): "It's not my fault if I'm leaving. . . It's because of Kaiser Wilhelm!" - Right (by the woman): "He has such nice eyes. . . Shame he doesn't see mine. " These captions add humor and personality to the image, highlighting both national sentiment towards Germany during World War I (Kaiser Wilhelm being referenced) and personal emotions tied into this romantic encounter.
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