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Comic postcard, ambitious explorer Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, ambitious explorer Date: 20th century
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Title: "The Ambitious Explorer: A Tale of Two Adventurers" (circa 20th century) This delightful comic postcard, titled "The Ambitious Explorer," transports us back in time to an era of daring adventures and double entendres. The scene unfolds before us as two intrepid explorers, a middle-aged man and a slim, seductive woman, sit side by side on a plush sofa. The man, with a thin mustache and a cigar clenched between his teeth, gazes intently at a map spread out before him. His eyes are filled with determination and ambition, as if he's planning his next great expedition. The woman, dressed in an elegant Victorian gown, leans forward, her hand resting suggestively on the man's shoulder. Her eyes twinkle with mischief and a hint of seduction. She holds a teacup in her other hand, her pinkie extended in the air, as if she's about to take a dainty sip. In the background, a Buddha statue sits serenely, seemingly unfazed by the scene unfolding before it. The man's trophy, a large and exotic bird, perches on the sofa between them, adding to the whimsical and humorous tone of the image. This charming postcard, reminiscent of the works of famous British comic illustrators like Donald McGill, is filled with double meanings and innuendos. The man's ambition for exploration is intertwined with the woman's seductive advances, creating a playful and suggestive scene that is both fun and funny. The use of the Buddha statue adds an unexpected and humorous twist, making this postcard a true comic gem from the 20th century.
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