The Glances of English Girls by H. L. Oakley

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The Glances of English Girls by H. L. Oakley

Silhouette of a British Army officer receiving admiring glances. Illustration to accompany the Bystander magazines regular Bystander in Occupation column by Eric Ford and with silhouettes by Captain H. L. Oakley. Date: 1919

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Admiration Admiring Attraction Bystander Glances Oakley Silhouettes 1919 Officers

EDITORS COMMENTS
The Glances of English Girls: A Silent Narrative of Admiration and Longing in the Aftermath of War This evocative silhouette, titled "The Glances of English Girls," is an illustration from the Bystander magazine's regular "Bystander in Occupation" column, published in 1919. The image, created by Captain H. L. Oakley and accompanied by a text by Eric Ford, captures a poignant moment in the history of post-World War I Britain. At the center of the composition stands a British Army officer, proudly wearing his uniform, as he receives admiring glances from a group of English girls. The officer's strong, confident posture and the girls' admiring gazes create a sense of attraction and longing, reflecting the social and emotional landscape of the time. The aftermath of the war brought about significant changes to British society, including the emergence of new social norms and the blurring of traditional gender roles. This image captures a snapshot of this moment in history, as women, who had taken on new roles during the war, began to assert their independence and express their desires in new ways. The use of silhouettes by Captain H. L. Oakley adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the image, allowing the viewer to project their own interpretations onto the scene. The girls' faces are obscured, leaving only their admiring glances visible, adding to the sense of longing and desire. Overall, "The Glances of English Girls" is a powerful and evocative image that captures the complex emotions and social dynamics of post-World War I Britain. It serves as a reminder of the enduring power of attraction and the ways in which it shapes our lives, even in the midst of historical upheaval.

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