A vintage cartoon from 1895 depicting a man pointing at a large sea serpent emerging from the water, with people and a house in the background.
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This is a vintage cartoon from 1895 titled 'The Sea-Serpent Season Upon Us Again. The Latest and Most Improbable Feat of the Sensation-Newspaper Man's Imagination.' The scene depicts a large, fantastical sea serpent emerging from the water. The serpent has a bulbous head with large, bulging eyes and a wide mouth filled with teeth. It has a long, serpentine body with red and black markings, and a fin-like tail. The serpent is wearing a sailor's uniform, complete with a tie and vest. In the foreground, a man in a suit and hat is pointing at the serpent with a look of disbelief. He is standing on a grassy shore, and behind him are several people, including women in dresses and a man pushing a baby carriage. In the background, there is a large house with a flag on top, and a small boat with a man rowing in it. The sky is filled with clouds. The cartoon is drawn in a whimsical style, with exaggerated features and bold lines. The colors are muted, giving it a vintage feel. The overall impression is one of satire and amusement.


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