American couple studying a map in an elegant automobile
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American couple studying a map in an elegant automobile
American couple studying a map, riding in the open-top rear section of an elegant cream-colured car, their luggage carefully stowed in the roofrack. Date: 1920s
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© The Russell Butcher Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this image from the Roaring Twenties, an American couple, dressed in the height of fashion, engage in an animated discussion as they study a map spread out before them in the open-top rear section of an elegant cream-colored automobile. The year is 1920s, and the spirit of adventure is palpable as they plan their tour of the United States, their luggage carefully stowed in the roofrack. The couple's attire reflects the Art Deco era's stylish and elegant sensibilities, with the husband donning a dapper suit and fedora, and the wife wearing a chic flapper dress and cloche hat. The clouds part above them, casting dappled sunlight onto the scene, as if to bless their journey. The car, a convertible touring model, is the epitome of early 20th-century automobile design, its sleek lines and understated elegance a testament to the era's engineering prowess. The couple's hands rest on the map, their eyes focused intently as they make their travel plans, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. The scene is rendered in intricate detail through the medium of linocut, a printmaking technique that allows for bold, expressive lines and a rich, textured texture. The use of cheques peeking out from the husband's pocket adds a sense of financial security and the means to fund their grand tour. This evocative image captures the essence of a bygone era, when travel was an adventure, and the open road beckoned to those with the spirit to explore. It is a poignant reminder of a time when the simple act of setting out on a journey could be the beginning of a lifetime of memories.
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