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Polar bear playing with a teddy bear in the zoo (colour litho)
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Polar bear playing with a teddy bear in the zoo (colour litho)
5997775 Polar bear playing with a teddy bear in the zoo (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polar bear playing with a teddy bear in the zoo. Illustration for The Clever Animals Picture Book (Ward Lock, c 1945).); © Look and Learn
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1940 1949 19401949 1940s Attitudes Bear Bears Black Bear Black Bears Cage Caged Clever Enclosure Exploit Exploitation Exploited Forties Intelligence Intelligent Nineteen Forties Polar Strange Teddy The Forties Unusual Years 1940 Years 40 Years Forty Young Bears
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This print captures a heartwarming moment between a polar bear and its unlikely companion, a teddy bear. Taken in the confines of a zoo, this color litho by English School from the 20th century showcases the playful nature of these magnificent creatures. The image is an illustration for The Clever Animals Picture Book, published around 1945 by Ward Lock. It depicts the cleverness and intelligence of animals as they engage in unexpected behavior. In this case, the polar bear finds joy in playing with a teddy bear, showcasing their ability to find amusement even in captivity. The photograph transports us back to the 1940s, providing insight into attitudes towards wildlife during that era. It serves as both a historical document and an artistic representation of exploitation and confinement. The mid-20th century was marked by changing perspectives on animal welfare, making this image all the more intriguing. The juxtaposition of these two bears - one wild and powerful, the other soft and cuddly - creates an odd yet endearing scene. As viewers gaze upon this picture print from Bridgeman Images' private collection, they are reminded of our complex relationship with wildlife. Ultimately, this photograph invites contemplation about our responsibility towards animals held captive for human entertainment while also evoking feelings of nostalgia for simpler times when such interactions were seen as innocent amusements within zoo enclosures or cages.
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