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Help! Help! (colour litho)
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Help! Help! (colour litho)
8656315 Help! Help! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Help! Help! Girl and a jack-in-the-box. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
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This charming and whimsical colour lithograph titled "Help! Help!" captures a moment of playful fear and surprise. The image features a young girl with wide eyes and a look of shock on her face as she encounters a jack-in-the-box toy that has sprung open to reveal a snake inside. The girl's hands are raised in alarm, while the snake slithers out towards her.
The postcard-style composition adds to the nostalgic feel of this early 20th-century artwork, with its bright colours and satirical drawing style. The juxtaposition of innocence and danger creates a sense of tension in the scene, as the girl grapples with conflicting emotions of amusement and fear.
The intricate details in the illustration, such as the ribbons adorning the jack-in-the-box and the expressive faces of both the girl and the snake, draw viewers into this humorous yet slightly unsettling moment. It is easy to imagine oneself in the shoes of this startled child, experiencing a mix of excitement and trepidation at an unexpected turn of events.
"Help! Help!" is not just a simple depiction of childhood play; it is also a reminder that sometimes even harmless toys can hold surprises that catch us off guard. This print serves as both entertainment and reflection on our own reactions to life's unexpected twists.
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