IF Bairnsfather retired! by Dudley Tennant
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IF Bairnsfather retired! by Dudley Tennant
IF Bairnsfather Retired! BERT: " What are we agoin to do nah?" OLD BILL: " Blinkin peace, I suppose! There ain t nothink else to do!" A cartoon by Dudley Tennant using the characters made popular by Bruce Bairnsfather Date: 1917
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IF Bairnsfather Retired!
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: A WWI-era Humor in Uniform by Dudley Tennant This cartoon, titled "IF Bairnsfather Retired!", is a poignant and humorous work by Dudley Tennant, published in 1917 during the First World War. The image features the iconic characters of Bruce Bairnsfather's popular "Fragments from France" series, Old Bill and Bert. Bairnsfather, a British soldier and cartoonist, gained widespread acclaim for his satirical and insightful depictions of life in the trenches during the Great War. Tennant, an accomplished artist in his own right, masterfully captures the essence of Bairnsfather's work in this thought-provoking piece. In this scene, Old Bill and Bert, two weary soldiers, are seen sitting on the edge of a trench, looking at each other with a sense of uncertainty and apprehension. Old Bill, with his pipe in hand and a look of resignation on his face, says, "Blinkin peace, I suppose! There ain't nothink else to do!" Bert, with a worried expression, replies, "What are we agoin to do nah?" The image encapsulates the sense of ennui and weariness that many soldiers must have felt during the long and grueling conflict. The absence of any clear answer to Bert's question underscores the uncertainty and anxiety that pervaded the trenches during this time. Tennant's masterful use of line, shading, and composition brings the characters to life, while his keen sense of humor adds a touch of levity to an otherwise grim situation. This cartoon is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the human experience, even in the most challenging of circumstances. "IF Bairnsfather Retired!" is a valuable historical artifact that offers a unique perspective on the First World War and the lives of the soldiers who fought in it. It is a reminder of the importance of humor and resilience in the face of adversity and a testament to the enduring legacy of Bruce Bairnsfather and Dudley Tennant.
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