Poster Print : Cartoon, Radio versus Television
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Cartoon, Radio versus Television
Cartoon, Radio versus Television, by Rich.
circa 1930s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14360713
© Onslows Auctioneers / Mary Evans Picture Library
Appliance Appliances Comment Commentary Communication Conflict Fight Humanised Invention Inventions Radio Rich Rival Rivalry Rivals Technology Television Versus
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Cartoon Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the humorous illustration "Radio versus Television" by Onslows Auctioneers / Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating cartoon, dated back to the 1930s, showcases the playful battle between radio and television for audience attention. Add a touch of nostalgia to your space with this beautifully printed poster, perfect for any room in your home or office. Experience the charm of the past with Media Storehouse's high-quality poster prints.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Cartoon, Radio versus Television
EDITORS COMMENTS
by Rich, circa 1930s: A Humorous Commentary on the Rivalry between Two Pioneering Communication Appliances This delightful cartoon by Rich, titled "Radio versus Television," takes us back to the 1930s when two groundbreaking communication technologies, radio and television, were vying for the attention of the public. The black-and-white image, available through Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases a playful and humorous take on the burgeoning rivalry between these two pioneering appliances. In the cartoon, we see a radio and a television set engaged in a lively fight, with a referee in the background. The radio, depicted as a humanized character with a megaphone for a head and a record for a body, is seen punching the television, which is portrayed as a bulky, boxy device with a pair of antennae and a smiling face. The scene is filled with amusing details, such as the radio's record flying through the air and the television's aerial waving in the wind. The cartoon's humor lies in the humanized representation of these appliances and the exaggerated conflict between them. It captures the excitement and anticipation surrounding the invention of television, which was still a relatively new technology at the time. The cartoon also highlights the unique qualities of each medium – radio's ability to deliver live performances and news instantly, versus television's visual storytelling capabilities. As we look at this image today, we can appreciate the cartoonist's insight into the evolving world of communication technology and the playful way in which they captured the spirit of the time. This charming piece of history is a testament to the enduring allure of technology and the human creativity that drives its development.
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