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Nautical Terms Illustrated - Anchored by Harold Earnshaw
Illustration showing an old sea salt finding himself in a bit of a fix after his wooden legs has caught in a drain grill and snapped. Earnshaw was a successful artist who joined the Artists Rifles at the outbreak of war. He was a Lance-Corporal with the Sussex Regiment when his right arm was blown off on the Somme in February 1916. He taught himself to draw with his left and continued to work for magazines such as The Bystander and the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News in which this picture was published. Despite making such a remarkable recovery he died prematurely in 1937 at the age of just 52. A number of his illustrations from this period use the themes of amputation or injury, possibly based on personal experience.
1918
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Amusing Anchored Comedy Disabled Earnshaw False Harold Jan16 Nautical Sailor Sailors Salt Snapped Amputee
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An Unfortunate Mishap: An Illustrated Tale of Seafaring Woe by Harold Earnshaw (1918) In this humorous and lighthearted illustration by Harold Earnshaw, an old sea salt finds himself in a predicament, as his wooden peg leg becomes ensnared in a drain grill, resulting in a rather unfortunate snap. Earnshaw, a successful artist, joined the Artists Rifles at the onset of the First World War. His life took a dramatic turn when he was wounded in action, losing his right arm during the Battle of the Somme in February 1916. Despite these challenges, Earnshaw's determination and resilience were unwavering. He taught himself to draw with his left hand and continued to work for esteemed publications such as The Bystander and the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. This illustration, published in the latter, showcases Earnshaw's unique ability to infuse humor into everyday situations, even those that may be rooted in personal experience. The sailor's plight in this image is undoubtedly amusing, but it also highlights the challenges faced by those with disabilities, particularly during a time when prosthetic limbs were not as advanced as they are today. Earnshaw's illustrations from this period often explored themes of amputation or injury, reflecting the reality of war and the human spirit's ability to find humor in adversity. Earnshaw's remarkable recovery and artistic achievements are a testament to his perseverance and talent. Sadly, his life was cut short, and he passed away in 1937 at the young age of 52.
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