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The Last Crusade by Bernard Partridge in Punch WW1
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The Last Crusade by Bernard Partridge in Punch WW1
The Last Crusade. Coeur-de-Lion (looking down on the Holy City). " My dream comes true." Drawn by Bernard Partridge and published in Punch in December 1917, the image is a comment on General Allenbys entry into Jerusalem in October that year, and was treated with suitable patriotism and historical reference by the British press. Date: 1917
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The Last Crusade - A Dream Fulfilled
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In the hallowed pages of Punch, the renowned British satirical weekly, a poignant and patriotic image emerged in December 1917, capturing the collective imagination of a nation yearning for victory in the Great War. Drawn by the brilliant and prolific cartoonist, Bernard Partridge, this evocative artwork, titled "The Last Crusade," depicted a pensive King Richard the Lionheart gazing down upon the Holy City of Jerusalem. The backdrop of this poignant scene was the momentous military achievement of General Edmund Allenby's entry into Jerusalem on December 11, 1917. A triumphant and long-awaited victory for the Allied forces, the capture of Jerusalem marked a significant turning point in the First World War. Partridge's masterful illustration showcases King Richard, resplendent in chainmail armor, holding his sword and shield, his gaze fixed on the Holy Land below. The scene is infused with a sense of historical reference and reverence, as if to suggest that the present conflict was not only a continuation of the noble Crusades but also a means to restore the sacred land to its rightful place under Christian rule. The caption, "My dream comes true," encapsulates the hope and longing that had fueled the British spirit throughout the war. The image resonated deeply with the British public, who saw in it a symbol of their own dreams and aspirations for a victorious end to the conflict. Bernard Partridge's "The Last Crusade" serves as a poignant reminder of the historical and emotional significance of the First World War, a testament to the enduring power of art to inspire and unite a nation.
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