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Bairnsfather exhibition at the Graphic Galleries, 1916
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Bairnsfather exhibition at the Graphic Galleries, 1916
A sketch from inside the Graphic Galleries at 190, Strand, London showing crowds gathered at the window, smiling and laughing at one of the Fragments from France, humorous war cartoons by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather whose illustrations were published in The Bystander. Hugely popular during the First World War, he was dubbed, the man who won the war and the soldier who made the Empire laugh. His cartoons of curmudgeonly old soldiers and raw recruits on the Western Front, displayed the stoic humour of the typical British Tommy. Date: 1916
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This photograph taken inside the Graphic Galleries at 190, Strand, London in 1916, captures the essence of a moment as crowds gather at the window, their faces alight with smiles and laughter. The source of their amusement? A selection of Fragments from France, the humorous war cartoons of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather. During the tumultuous year of 1916, as the First World War raged on, Bairnsfather's illustrations brought a much-needed dose of levity to the British public. Dubbed 'the man who won the war and the soldier who made the Empire laugh,' Bairnsfather's sketches of curmudgeonly old soldiers and raw recruits on the Western Front resonated deeply with the stoic humour of the typical British Tommy. Published weekly in The Bystander, Bairnsfather's cartoons became a sensation, their popularity reaching fever pitch as the nation sought solace in the humour of the trenches. The Fragments from France exhibition at the Graphic Galleries was a testament to the enduring appeal of these iconic works, which continue to evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder today. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the power of art and humour came together to provide a momentary respite from the horrors of war. As we gaze upon the delighted faces of those gathered at the window, we are reminded of the enduring human spirit and the capacity for laughter, even in the most trying of times.
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