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Trade card titled Crossing the Line (chromolitho)
964028 Trade card titled Crossing the Line (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card titled Crossing the Line (Passage de la Ligne), depicting a man falling into a barrel of water, scared by a man dressed as Neptune, Roman god of the sea, in a crown who stands with his arms outstretched.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22632088
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Angst Anguish Anxiety Drums Horns Instruments Neptune Promotional Publicity Titled Tridents Accidents Crossing The Line Scares
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This vibrant trade card titled "Crossing the Line" takes us back to the 19th century, capturing a moment of both humor and anxiety. In this chromolitho print by French School, we witness a man's misfortune as he falls into a barrel of water, startled by Neptune himself. The Roman god of the sea stands before him in all his regal glory, wearing a crown and extending his arms in an intimidating manner. The scene depicted here is part of the ancient maritime tradition known as "Crossing the Line" where sailors would celebrate crossing the equator for the first time during their voyage. However, this particular sailor seems to have found himself on Neptune's wrong side. Amidst colorful costumes and musical instruments such as drums and horns, this trade card serves not only as promotional material but also educational entertainment for its audience. It showcases fashions of that era while highlighting both accidents and humorous moments at sea. The artist masterfully captures anguish and angst on our protagonist's face, perfectly conveying his fear of Neptune's presence. This playful yet slightly terrifying image reminds us that even in times when promotion was key, unexpected surprises could occur. This print from Bridgeman Images' private collection invites us to explore historical contexts through art while appreciating its aesthetic value.
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