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Illustration, Speeding on penny-farthings
Colour illustration, Speeding'. showing man and woman on penny-farthings. From a page captioned, A pleasure of The Era of Peace: Speeding'. From the coloured lithographs Velocipedes by Ch. Vernter. Exhibited At Walker's Galleries. Date: 1939
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A Pleasure of the Era of Peace: Speeding" is a captivating coloured lithograph illustration by the renowned artist Ch. Vernter, showcasing the exhilarating joy of cycling on penny-farthings during the 1930s. The image depicts a man and a woman, both dressed in fashionable attire of the time, expertly maneuvering their penny-farthings as they speed along a serene country road. The wind in their hair and the sun on their faces convey a sense of freedom and carefree living, a stark contrast to the impending darkness of World War II, which was just around the corner. The illustration is taken from the collection of "Velocipedes" exhibited at Walker's Galleries in 1939. The coloured lithographs, a popular form of art during the 19th and early 20th centuries, captured the essence of leisure and pleasure during the Peace Era. The penny-farthing, an iconic symbol of the cycling craze that swept across Europe and America in the late 1800s, is a testament to the simple pleasures of the past. As we gaze upon this image, we cannot help but feel a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. A time when life seemed simpler, and the world was at peace. The illustration serves as a reminder of the importance of cherishing the simple pleasures in life, even during times of uncertainty and hardship. The man and woman on their penny-farthings represent the spirit of adventure and the joy of living in the moment, values that remain relevant even in the 21st century. The "A Pleasure of the Era of Peace: Speeding" illustration is a beautiful piece of art that transports us back in time, allowing us to experience the thrill of the open road and the joy of the simple pleasures of the past.
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