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30586562
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
Media ID 20630056
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage illustration featuring an elegantly poised woman standing inside a giant military boot, which dwarfs her own size. The image is framed within an oval border adorned with floral motifs, suggesting a touch of femininity juxtaposed with the military element. The woman is dressed in a sheer, delicate slip dress that falls just above her knees and she holds what appears to be gloves or stockings in her hands. Her hair is styled up with volume typical of early 20th-century fashion. The caption at the top reads "LE RÊVE DU PERMISSIONNAIRE. . . " which translates from French to "The dream of the soldier on leave. . . ". At the bottom, there's another phrase ". . . TROUVER UNE POUPÉE DANS SON SOULIER, " meaning ". . . to find a doll in his shoe. " This could imply that soldiers dreamt about returning home to their loved ones or finding romance upon their return. The pedestal next to her has a helmet resting on it, further emphasizing the military theme. The overall tone of this artwork blends romantic fantasy with wartime imagery and may reflect period-specific humor or sentimentality regarding love and war.
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