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Bruce Bairnsfather cartoon, Old Bill
Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 Old Bill cartoon, pencil heightened with white, with signature. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14186300
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Autograph Bairnsfather Bill Bruce Pencil Signature Signed Tins Heightened
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This pencil drawing, heightened with white, depicts a classic Old Bill cartoon by the renowned British satirical artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather. Dated 1917, this poignant work of art captures the essence of life in the trenches during World War I. Old Bill, a grumpy and world-weary British soldier, is shown here in a humorous moment as he attempts to balance a precarious stack of tins on his head, while another soldier looks on in amusement. The cartoon, signed by the artist, beautifully encapsulates the spirit of camaraderie and resilience among soldiers during wartime. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather (1888-1959) was a British army officer and cartoonist, best known for his Old Bill series, which was first published in the British magazine, The Bystander, in 1915. These cartoons, which often depicted the absurdities and hardships of trench life, quickly gained popularity among soldiers and civilians alike. Bairnsfather's unique ability to find humor in the most trying of circumstances made his work an invaluable morale booster during the war. This exquisite piece of historical art, with its intricate pencil details and signature by the artist, is a testament to the enduring power of humor to uplift and inspire, even in the most challenging of times. A must-have for any collector of military history, World War I memorabilia, or Old Bill cartoons.
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