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The Kaiser handing over his sword to Douglas Haig
" The Next Haig Convention" By the 23rd of October, Britain could almost taste victory and this picture by Arthur Ferrier, showing a cowed Kaiser handing over his sword to Douglas Haig, would be frighteningly accurate if it were not for the fact that the Allies demanded the Kaisers abdication before they would discuss armistice terms. " Little Willie", the Kaiers eldest son, and the bulk of the Hindenburg complete a fairly dejected trio. Arthur Ferrier led a colourful life. Born in Scotland, he began his career as an analytical chemist, before becoming a cartoonist at the Daily Record in Glasgow. His move to London saw him contribute to Punch, London Opinion and tit-Bits as well as The Bystander and The Sketch in later years. He is best known for pioneering the glamorous cartoon strip girl, and illustrating 1940s and 50s theatreland. A great socialite and raconteur, his Times obituary referred to him as a " cartoonist, portrait painter, bon viveur and wit". Date: 1918
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The Next Haig Convention - A Bittersweet Victory
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As the sun set on the Western Front in October 1918, the Allied forces stood on the brink of victory. The relentless march towards the end of the First World War was palpable, and the prospect of peace was a sweet one. However, this evocative photograph by Arthur Ferrier, titled "The Next Haig Convention," presents a chilling contrast to the reality of the situation. In the image, a dejected Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany's Emperor, stands before Douglas Haig, the British Commander-in-Chief, as he hands over his sword in an apparent act of surrender. Flanked by his eldest son, "Little Willie," and the imposing figure of the Hindenburg, the Kaiser's expression is one of resignation and defeat. However, the irony of the scene lies in the fact that the Allies had not yet demanded the Kaiser's abdication before they would consider discussing armistice terms. This photograph, taken in November 1918, was therefore a far cry from the reality of the situation. Arthur Ferrier, the Scottish-born artist who captured this moment, led a fascinating life. He began his career as an analytical chemist before turning to cartooning. His work graced the pages of numerous publications, including Punch, London Opinion, and tit-Bits. Ferrier is best known for his pioneering work on the glamorous cartoon strip girl and his illustrations of 1940s and 50s theatreland. A socialite and raconteur, Ferrier's Times obituary referred to him as a "cartoonist, portrait painter, bon viveur, and wit." Despite the inaccuracies of this particular photograph, Ferrier's work remains a testament to the power of art to capture the essence of history, even in its most fleeting moments.
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