Artwork
Advertising shot showing gas cooker
Advertising shot showing gas cooker is a photographic photography by Colour Photographs Limited. It dates from 1935 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1935 colour photograph, produced by Colour Photographs Limited, captures a domestic scene promoting a gas cooker. A woman in a blue floral dress is depicted interacting with the appliance in a kitchen setting.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph portrays a woman initiating the use of a gas oven, emphasizing the product's integration into everyday domestic life. The composition suggests convenience and familiarity with the technology.
Technique & Style
The image features a warm, inviting colour palette, with notable details including yellow walls, a checkered curtain, and red-tiled flooring. The overall aesthetic is characteristic of mid-20th-century advertising photography, prioritizing clarity and approachability.
History & Provenance
Created in 1935 by Colour Photographs Limited, the photograph's primary purpose was to advertise the gas cooker. It is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Context
The photograph reflects the increasing presence of gas cookers in British households during the 1930s, as well as the era's advertising strategies focusing on domesticity and modern convenience.
Legacy
While not a landmark piece of fine art, this photograph provides valuable insight into mid-20th-century consumer culture, domestic technology, and advertising techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Colour Photographs Limited wasn’t one artist but a small London studio cranking out ads in the 1930s, gas cookers, soap flakes, the lot.
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