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Fancy Meeting You by George Ranstead
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Fancy Meeting You by George Ranstead
Humorous illustration by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps, depicting a rascally little boy wriggling through a fence after stealing apples, only to find the gap guided by a large police officer. Ranstead was one of many soldiers of WWI who took up drawing as a hobby. His subjects range from wartime humour to pictures of pretty girls and are clearly influenced by images in the illustrated magazines of the period.
circa 1916
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Fancy Meeting You: A Whimsical Encounter between a Mischievous Boy and a Police Officer during the Great War This delightful illustration, titled "Fancy Meeting You," is a humorous creation by George Ranstead, an unassuming amateur artist who served in the Army Pay Corps during World War I. Ranstead's artwork is a charming reflection of the lighter side of life amidst the harsh realities of war. His subjects range from wartime humor to pictures of pretty girls, all influenced by the illustrated magazines of the period. In this particular piece, Ranstead captures the playful antics of a naughty boy, who, with a mischievous grin, wriggles through a fence in an attempt to steal some apples. However, the artist adds a delightful twist to the scene, as the gap in the fence is inadvertently guided by the watchful eye and long arm of a large police officer. The boy's expression of surprise and the officer's amused gaze add to the lightheartedness of the image. The illustration, created around 1916, is a testament to the enduring spirit of children, even during the tumultuous times of war. The image is a postcard-sized treasure from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection and serves as a reminder of the importance of finding humor and joy in the most unexpected places. Ranstead's artwork, with its whimsical charm and witty commentary on everyday life, continues to captivate audiences and provides a glimpse into the world of a soldier who found solace and creativity in the midst of war.
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