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Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats, WW1
Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats. Two mermaids and two fish are disturbed by a German U-boat which has a face like a shark. Date: 1917
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Metal Prints, featuring an intriguing image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. This vintage illustration from 1917 showcases a humorous cartoon of two mermaids and two fish, playfully interacting with each other, until their tranquil underwater world is disrupted by the sudden appearance of a German U-boat. The submarine, with a menacing shark-like face, adds an unexpected twist to this whimsical scene, transporting us to the historic waters of World War I. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring your favorite images to life, adding a unique and modern touch to your home or office decor.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Uninvited Guests - A Mermaid's Tale of WWI
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In the tranquil depths of the North Atlantic during World War I, two mermaids, their long, flowing hair adorned with seaweed, lounge on a bed of kelp, enjoying the serenity of their underwater kingdom. The peaceful scene is abruptly disrupted by the ominous approach of a German U-boat, its menacing silhouette looming in the dark, star-studded night sky. The submarine, with a face resembling that of a shark, glares at the mermaids with cold, unyielding eyes. This satirical cartoon, created in 1917, is a testament to the unexpected and often surreal nature of war. The mermaids, creatures of folklore and myth, find themselves in the midst of the brutal conflict that was raging on the surface. The U-boat, a symbol of the enemy, invades their world, disrupting their peace and tranquility. The cartoon's title, "The Uninvited Guests: A Mermaid's Tale of WWI," highlights the unexpected nature of war and the ways in which it can disrupt even the most idyllic of scenes. The mermaids, once the embodiment of grace and beauty, are now faced with a harsh reality that is far removed from their peaceful underwater world. The cartoon's use of a searchlight and the ominous black sky adds to the sense of foreboding and danger, while the contrast between the blue water and the black sky emphasizes the stark divide between the safety of the mermaids' underwater world and the chaos and destruction of the war above. This cartoon, created in April 1917, is a reminder of the unexpected and often surreal nature of war and the ways in which it can disrupt even the most idyllic of scenes. It is a testament to the power of satire to illuminate the absurdities and contradictions of war, and to remind us of the importance of maintaining a sense of perspective in the face of adversity. Artist: April Davril Date: April 1917 Source: Mary Evans Prints Online
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