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Hand drawn postcard by George Ranstead Apres la Guerre
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Hand drawn postcard by George Ranstead Apres la Guerre
Humorous postcard hand drawn by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, which is the first of a series he drew suggesting what life might be like after the war had ended. In this image, a well-dressed couple, he in evening dress and top hat, she in an opera cloak, take tea from a mobile canteen alongside considerably less smart patrons.
circa 1916
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Amidst the chaos and hardships of the Great War, the world eagerly anticipated the return to normalcy and the promise of a brighter future. In this humorous hand-drawn postcard by George Ranstead, titled "Apres la Guerre" (After the War), the artist offers a whimsical take on what life might be like once the conflict had ended. The scene unfolds at a mobile canteen, where a well-dressed couple, he in evening dress and top hat, she in an opera cloak, take tea in refined elegance. They are surrounded by patrons of considerably less refined appearance, their attire suggesting they may have been soldiers or laborers. The juxtaposition of the upper class couple's formal attire against the backdrop of rationing and wartime austerity adds a layer of humor to the image. Ranstead, an amateur soldier artist, created this postcard during the First World War, circa 1916. The postcard is the first in a series he drew, each one offering a humorous take on life after the war. This charming and lighthearted depiction of the mobile canteen scene serves as a reminder of the hope and anticipation that accompanied the end of the war, even amidst the hardships and challenges of the time. This postcard, with its intriguing glimpse into the past, is a testament to the resilience and humor of the human spirit. It invites us to reflect on the past and to appreciate the simple pleasures of life, even in the midst of adversity.
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