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Framed Print : Comic postcard, Two women in conversation Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Two women in conversation Date: 20th century
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Media ID 23426422
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Aged Brush Chat Chatting Conversation Donald Double Entendre Friendly Hysterical Jolly Mcgill Meaning Neighbours Shopping Suggestive Sweeping
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring a touch of vintage charm to your home or office with our Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating piece features a comic postcard image of two women in deep conversation from the 20th century, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. The intriguing details and timeless appeal of this rights-managed print are sure to spark conversation and add character to any space. Embrace the elegance of the past with our expertly framed and preserved prints, perfect for those who appreciate history and the art of storytelling.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.3cm x 40.6cm (10.4" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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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In this delightfully humorous and charming 20th-century comic postcard, two middle-aged women are depicted in the midst of an animated conversation, their heads leaned in close together as they share a secret. The scene takes place on a quintessentially British street, with quaint houses and a row of shops in the background. The women, both dressed in fashionable attire, are shown with shopping bags in hand, suggesting they have just completed a day of shopping. One woman, with a broom in hand, appears to be in the middle of sweeping her front porch, while her neighbor, clutching a feather duster, leans against the railing of her own porch. The caption above the image reads, "Donald McGill's Jolly Jottings," a nod to the famous British comic artist known for his saucy and suggestive postcard illustrations. The women's expressions and body language convey a sense of mischief and fun, as if they are sharing an inside joke or entendre that only they understand. Their laughter is palpable, and the viewer can't help but be drawn into their world and wonder what it is that has them so amused. The use of double meanings and suggestive humor is a hallmark of Donald McGill's work, and this postcard is no exception. From a distance, the scene may appear innocent enough, but upon closer inspection, the innuendo becomes clear. The broom and feather duster, for example, take on new meanings, and the women's conversation becomes hysterically funny. This postcard is a testament to the power of humor and friendship, and the simple pleasure of a good conversation between neighbors. It is a reminder that sometimes the most mundane moments in life can be transformed into something hysterically funny with a little bit of imagination and a dash of wit.
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