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A group attempt a countryside picnic but are beset with problems ranging from angry wasps to an irate landowner. The picture is in direct contrast to a companion picture to this (see picture number 11007815) showing what a picnic is like for the wealthy and privileged. Date: 1924
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Amusing Angry Bank Bateman Bees Chaos Daytrippers Eating Flask Irate Landowner Picnic Picnics Problems Trespassing Trip Wasps 1924
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One Kind of Picnic - Another" is a humorous and satirical cartoon by British artist H.M. Bateman, created in 1924. This image captures the stark contrast between the idyllic and privileged picnic experience and the chaotic reality faced by the average day-trippers of the time. In the scene, a group of people are attempting to enjoy a countryside picnic in the open field. However, their day out is plagued with a series of mishaps. An angry swarm of bees and wasps hovers above their food, threatening to ruin their meal. A young boy, with a determined look on his face, brandishes a flask, presumably to defend against the insects. A woman in a hat and gloves clutches her handbag protectively, while a man in a bowler hat and a dog look on in disbelief. In the background, an irate landowner, with a shotgun slung over his shoulder, approaches the group, presumably to reprimand them for trespassing. The scene is filled with the chaos and problems that come with the simple pleasure of a picnic in the countryside. This image is a direct contrast to Bateman's companion piece, "What a Picnic!" (picture number 11007815), which depicts a wealthy and privileged family enjoying a lavish picnic in a beautiful garden setting. The contrast between the two images highlights the stark divide between the classes in society during the early 20th century. Bateman's use of humor and satire in this cartoon continues to resonate with audiences today, making it a beloved piece of historical art that captures the essence of a bygone era.
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