A midsummer days dream
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A midsummer days dream
A midsummer days dream. Illustration shows a woman lying in a hammock, daydreaming of engaging in various social and sport activities with handsome young men; she imagines herself shooting, sailing, dancing, sitting on a beach, golfing, playing ping-pong and badminton, and fencing. Date 1902 July 30
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A Midsummer Daydream
EDITORS COMMENTS
- This enchanting illustration, published on July 30, 1902, invites us to step into the whimsical world of a woman's midsummer fantasy. The woman, dressed in a flowing, turn-of-the-century gown, lies languidly in a hammock, her eyes closed as she drifts away on a sea of dreams. In her imagination, she is transported to a world of endless summer days filled with social and sporting adventures. Surrounded by handsome young men, she envisions herself engaging in a myriad of activities. In one scene, she wields a rifle, her eyes focused intently on her target, ready to take aim in a lively shooting competition. In another, she sails gracefully across the water, the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. The woman's daydreams are not limited to the great outdoors. She also finds herself dancing with a partner in a grand ballroom, their feet moving in perfect time to the lilting music. She lounges on a sun-kissed beach, her toes buried in the warm sand, and plays a friendly game of ping-pong or badminton with her companions. But her most daring fantasy is fencing, her sleek, black fencing mask covering her face as she engages in a fierce battle with a skilled opponent. With a determined expression and a flick of her wrist, she delivers a decisive blow, her dream coming to life before her very eyes. This delightful cartoon, reminiscent of the works of Puck Magazine, captures the essence of a midsummer daydream - a time of endless possibilities, adventure, and the joy of living life to the fullest.
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