An In-fringe-ment, by Bairnsfather
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An In-fringe-ment, by Bairnsfather
An In-fringe-ment " Look ere Bert, if you wants to remain in this ere trench be ave yerself" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander featuring Old Bill and Bert Date: 1918
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Bairnsfather Bert Bill Bruce Bystander Fringe Trench
An In-fringe-ment
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a poignant and humorous cartoon by the renowned British war artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander magazine in October 1918 during the final months of the First World War. The image captures the daily struggles and tensions experienced by soldiers on the Western Front. In the illustration, we see two soldiers, Old Bill and Bert, huddled together in a muddy trench. Old Bill, a seasoned veteran, is seated with his back against the trench wall, while Bert, a new recruit, stands nervously at the edge, peering over the parapet. Old Bill, with a weary expression, turns to Bert and advises, "Look ere Bert, if you wants to remain in this ere trench be ave yerself." The title "An In-fringe-ment" refers to the precarious and dangerous position that soldiers found themselves in during trench warfare. The term "infringe" means to encroach upon or violate the boundaries of something, and in this context, it refers to the constant threat of enemy fire and the ever-present danger of being "infringed upon" in the trenches. Bairnsfather's cartoon masterfully captures the essence of life in the trenches during World War I. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during this period and the daily struggles they faced. The use of humor and the camaraderie between Old Bill and Bert serve to highlight the resilience and determination of the soldiers in the face of adversity. This historical cartoon is a testament to the human spirit and the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the experiences of war.
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