A modern tantalus
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A modern tantalus
A modern tantalus. Illustration shows a man and a woman (girlfriend or wife) at a musical revue, the man is staring at a chorus girl who is temptingly standing in front of him; the mans wife or girlfriend is looking at him with a concerned look on her face. Date 1911 March 1
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A Modern Tantalus, Puck Magazine, March 1, 1911 In this intriguing illustration from the March 1, 1911 issue of Puck Magazine, the age-old myth of Tantalus is given a modern twist. Tantalus, a figure from Greek mythology, was famously punished for his hubris by being made to stand in water beneath a fruit tree with low-hanging branches, with the water receding whenever he reached for a fruit, and the branches eluding his grasp whenever he leaned down to touch them. In this cartoon, the man in the foreground finds himself in a similar predicament, as he is tantalized by the allure of a seductive chorus girl, while his worried girlfriend or wife looks on with concern. The man's gaze is fixed on the chorus girl, his eyes betraying his inner turmoil as he struggles to resist the temptation before him. The woman's expression speaks volumes, as she tries to maintain her composure and keep her emotions in check. The setting of a musical revue adds an extra layer of complexity to the scene, as the man is surrounded by the sirens of song and dance, each vying for his attention. The artist masterfully captures the tension and intrigue of this modern-day Tantalus, leaving the viewer to ponder the age-old question: will the man succumb to temptation, or will he remain loyal to his loved one? This illustration is a testament to the enduring power of the human condition and the timeless nature of desire and temptation. With its masterful use of line, form, and color, this cartoon continues to captivate and intrigue audiences over a century after its original publication.
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