It looks almost as if a Russian White army emigre drew it, had to double-check the source, which is 1929 Belgian magazine.
Alaska once was a Russian territory (they quickly sold it, but it remained a thing in folklore) and the only cities we see are Paris (the main hub for post-revolution refugees) and Constantinople (also a popular spot, central to Orthodox faith, hence "retake Constantinople" meme). No Japan fits too as there was a war. I have no guesses as to why US is erased, seems like a prophecy in 1929.
The focus on exotic islands gives off a seafarer vibe. The coolest aspect of it is that it's pretty realistic and properly detailed.
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It looks almost as if a Russian White army emigre drew it, had to double-check the source, which is 1929 Belgian magazine.
Alaska once was a Russian territory (they quickly sold it, but it remained a thing in folklore) and the only cities we see are Paris (the main hub for post-revolution refugees) and Constantinople (also a popular spot, central to Orthodox faith, hence "retake Constantinople" meme). No Japan fits too as there was a war. I have no guesses as to why US is erased, seems like a prophecy in 1929.
The focus on exotic islands gives off a seafarer vibe. The coolest aspect of it is that it's pretty realistic and properly detailed.