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HM Bateman evacuees cartoon
Lady Biggleswades evacuees object to game on alternate day as being monotonous. An upper class family are dismayed to discover complaints about the meals from their temporary guests during the Second World War. Date: 1939
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Media ID 14405712
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Aristocratic Bateman Division Evacuated Evacuees Meal Meals Posh Stately Taste Tastes Upper
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the wit and charm of H.M. Bateman's iconic cartoon, "Lady Biggleswade's Evacuees," from our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This timeless piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the unexpected challenges and quirks of wartime hospitality. As an upper-class family grapples with the complaints of their temporary evacuee guests, Bateman's clever observation and humor shine through. Add this captivating print to your home or office to bring a touch of history, humor, and British heritage to your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.7cm x 50.8cm (14.4" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print by HM Bateman, titled "Lady Biggleswade's Evacuees," humorously portrays the clash of cultures between the upper class and working class during the evacuation period of the Second World War in Britain. The image depicts an aristocratic family, residing in a stately home, who have taken in evacuees from Lady Biggleswade, a working-class area. In the foreground, a young evacuee boy and girl are seen protesting against a monotonous game, while in the background, the upper-class family members are dismayed to hear complaints about the meals provided. The contrast between the two social classes is highlighted through their differing perspectives and expectations. The evacuees, accustomed to meager rations and simple pleasures, find the game repetitive, while the aristocratic family, used to a life of privilege, are taken aback by the criticism of their humble offerings. Bateman's use of humor and satire effectively captures the tensions and challenges of wartime evacuation and the divisions that existed within British society during this period.
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