Design for Front Recreation Hut

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Design for Front Recreation Hut

A design for a decoration of a recreation hut at the Front, showing a predatory feline grappling with a pink, Galah cockatoo, with others flying around in a frenzy. Date: circa 1916

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This image, titled "Design for Front Recreation Hut," is a vintage print from circa 1916, showcasing an intriguing scene of a predatory feline in the midst of a lively encounter with a pink Galah cockatoo. The design, which was likely intended for decorative purposes in a recreational hut at the Front during World War I, is a striking example of the whimsical and imaginative illustrations popular in magazines of the era. The centerpiece of the illustration is the intense struggle between the feline and the Galah cockatoo. With sharp claws and a determined gaze, the feline grapples with the brightly colored bird, its feathers ruffled in alarm. Surrounding them, other Galahs fly in a frenzy, their beaks open in alarm or in defense of their companion. The vibrant colors of the Galahs contrast sharply with the monochromatic tones of the feline, adding a playful and dynamic element to the composition. This print was discovered in the December volume of a magazine, likely published by Ernest Procter, though it is not clear which specific publication it originated from. The exact context of the design's creation and intended use in a recreation hut remains a mystery, but its lively and imaginative depiction of a natural encounter continues to captivate viewers over a century later.

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