Un vecchio conoscente
1911
Gordon Ross delivers a splash of Edwardian humor in this 1911 cover for *Puck* magazine, where the mythical meets the industrial. While a steamship belches smoke in the distance, a trio of mermaids—sporting the trendy 'Gibson Girl' updos of the day—investigate a curious find. The foreground mermaid, balancing on a grimacing fish, holds up a pair of white undergarments retrieved from the sea, dubbing them 'An Old Acquaintance.' It’s a witty commentary on the encroachment of modern life (and laundry) into fantasy realms, capturing the magazine's signature blend of satire and vibrant illustration.
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