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Old-Fashioned Country Cottages by Fougasse
Sequential cartoon by Fougasse (Kenneth Cyril Bird) showing a man staying at a funny little country cottage only to find its comforts lacking to the point that he eventually makes his escape and catches a train back to civilisation.
1929
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Media ID 14405109
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Amusing Bathroom Catching Comforts Cottage Cottages Escape Escaping Etiquette Fashioned Fougasse Guest Guests Leaving Sep16 Stay Staying Trains Uncomfortable 1929
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.6cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Old-Fashioned Country Cottages
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a sequential cartoon by the renowned British illustrator Fougasse, originally published in the Illustrated London News in 1929. The comic strip captures the humorous experiences of an unsuspecting guest as he embarks on a rural getaway, only to find himself longing for the comforts of urban life. The series begins with a man, dressed in formal attire, stepping off a train and eagerly approaching a quaint country cottage. The artist, Fougasse, masterfully portrays the picturesque scene with rolling hills, blooming flowers, and the charming cottage nestled among the greenery. The guest's anticipation is palpable as he rings the doorbell, eager to begin his stay. However, as the comic progresses, the guest's enthusiasm turns to discomfort as he encounters one inconvenience after another. The bathroom, for instance, is a far cry from the modern conveniences he is accustomed to. Instead, he is met with a bucket and a mop, leaving him to ponder the etiquette of using the same water for both bathing and cleaning. As the days pass, the guest's frustration grows. He is unable to find a proper shaving mirror, the bed is lumpy, and the meals are less than satisfactory. Despite his best efforts to adapt, the lack of comforts begins to wear on him. In the final panel, he is seen boarding a train, leaving the old-fashioned cottage behind, with a look of relief on his face. Fougasse's "Old-Fashioned Country Cottages" is a delightful and amusing commentary on the contrast between rural and urban life. The cartoon's timeless humor continues to resonate with audiences today, making it a beloved piece of British comic history.
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