One big mistake is the architecture shown in the background of each image is still circa 1900. They have failed to anticipate even slightly later trends like art deco, let alone something as radical as mid-century modern or contemporary.
“One big mistake is the architecture shown in the background of each image is still circa 1900. They have failed to anticipate even slightly later trends like art deco, let alone something as radical as mid-century modern or contemporary.”
Yes. One area where the artists lacked imagination. I think steel had not yet obtained its role in modern architecture,and I guess its abilities were not yet known then.