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Comic postcard, hen and suspicious cockerel
Comic postcard, hen and suspicious cockerel Date: 20th century
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The Suspicious Cockerel and the Hen
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- A Classic Comic Postcard from the 20th Century This delightful comic postcard, featuring a hen and a suspicious cockerel, is a charming example of British humour from the 20th century. The scene is set in a quaint, rural setting with a red brick wall and square blocks and cubes in the background, reminiscent of a builder's yard. The hen, with her rosy comb and feathers ruffled in suspicion, is laying an egg while keeping a wary eye on the cockerel, who stands nearby, looking askance with a mischievous grin. The cockerel, portrayed by the famous illustrator Donald McGill, is depicted as a dapper, mustachioed gentleman in a striped shirt and bow tie, holding a pipe in one hand and a newspaper in the other. His suspicious gaze is fixed on the hen, suggesting infidelity or a sense of betrayal. The hen, with her beady eyes and raised eyebrow, seems to be in on the joke, adding to the light-hearted and playful tone of the postcard. The use of humour and wit in this comic postcard is evident in the exaggerated expressions and body language of the birds, as well as the clever use of props such as the pipe and newspaper. The postcard is a fun and entertaining reminder of a simpler time, when a little bit of humour and mischief could bring joy and laughter to everyday life.
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