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Asparagus (colour litho)
7151173 Asparagus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century. Credit: Jean Paris.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 24911746
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This vibrant and playful lithograph captures the essence of early 20th-century humor through a food-related theme. The image, titled "Asparagus" showcases an English School's comic postcard from a private collection. Created by Jean Paris and credited to Look and Learn, this artwork brings together elements of botany, natural history, science, and culinary culture. In the illustration, we see a young girl serving asparagus on a dish at a table in a kitchen setting. The colorful depiction of the vegetables adds life to the scene while highlighting their significance in both scientific methods and food supply during that era. The composition also includes various characters associated with domestic work such as chefs, housemaids, cleaners, housekeepers, governesses, attendants, butlers, maidservants, and chambermaids. This hints at the social dynamics within households during that time period. With its clever use of humor and attention to detail in depicting historical settings like furniture and stoves on the floor plan of the dwelling space; this print offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into early 20th-century life. Overall, this lithograph combines botanical elements with comedic undertones to create an amusing commentary on societal norms surrounding food preparation and household roles. It serves as both an artistic representation of history as well as a reminder of how cultural perspectives have evolved over time.
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