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Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats, WW1
Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats. Two mermaids and two fish are disturbed by a German U-boat which has a face like a shark. Date: 1917
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Avril Disturbed Enemy Fishes Floating Folklore Fool Mermaid Mermaids Poisson Satire Satirical Searchlight Searchlights Seaweed Shark Sharks Stars Submarine Uboat Davril
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats" canvas print from Media Storehouse, an intriguing piece of historical art brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage cartoon, dated back to 1917, depicts two mermaids and two fish in a peaceful underwater scene, unaware of the imminent danger lurking nearby. The serenity is suddenly disrupted by the appearance of a German U-boat, its menacing face resembling that of a shark. This unique blend of folklore and military history makes for an intriguing conversation starter and a beautiful addition to any home or office. Bring a touch of nostalgia and whimsy to your space with this eye-catching canvas print from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Uninvited Guests - A Mermaid's Tale of WWI
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In the tranquil depths of the North Atlantic during World War I, two mermaids, their long, flowing hair adorned with seaweed, lounge on a bed of kelp, enjoying the serenity of their underwater kingdom. The peaceful scene is abruptly disrupted by the ominous approach of a German U-boat, its menacing silhouette looming in the dark, star-studded night sky. The submarine, with a face resembling that of a shark, glares at the mermaids with cold, unyielding eyes. This satirical cartoon, created in 1917, is a testament to the unexpected and often surreal nature of war. The mermaids, creatures of folklore and myth, find themselves in the midst of the brutal conflict that was raging on the surface. The U-boat, a symbol of the enemy, invades their world, disrupting their peace and tranquility. The cartoon's title, "The Uninvited Guests: A Mermaid's Tale of WWI," highlights the unexpected nature of war and the ways in which it can disrupt even the most idyllic of scenes. The mermaids, once the embodiment of grace and beauty, are now faced with a harsh reality that is far removed from their peaceful underwater world. The cartoon's use of a searchlight and the ominous black sky adds to the sense of foreboding and danger, while the contrast between the blue water and the black sky emphasizes the stark divide between the safety of the mermaids' underwater world and the chaos and destruction of the war above. This cartoon, created in April 1917, is a reminder of the unexpected and often surreal nature of war and the ways in which it can disrupt even the most idyllic of scenes. It is a testament to the power of satire to illuminate the absurdities and contradictions of war, and to remind us of the importance of maintaining a sense of perspective in the face of adversity. Artist: April Davril Date: April 1917 Source: Mary Evans Prints Online
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