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Now, Bert! FORGET IT!, 1945 (c)
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Now, Bert! FORGET IT!, 1945 (c)
Sunday Chronicle ?Now, Bert! FORGET IT!?, 1945 (c).Pen and ink drawing, with crayon shading, by Harry Riley, 1945 (c); signed lower left, ?Riley?.A husband pushing a pram, with his wife and two screaming infants, glances wistfully towards an army recruiting poster.From a collection of working drawings intended for printing and publication, probably in the Sunday Chronicle; with pencil inscribed title and notes.Associated with World War Two, Home Front (1939-1945). Date: circa 1945
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1945 Bert Chronicle Crayon Forget Glances Harry Husband Infants Lower Pram Pushing Riley Screaming Shading Signed Sunday Wistfully
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Now, Bert! FORGET IT!" - a poignant pen and ink drawing by Harry Riley, circa 1945, captures the essence of the Home Front during World War Two. The image, signed lower left by the artist, depicts a husband in a weary yet determined expression as he pushes a pram, his wife in tow, while two screaming infants cling to her. The scene is set against the backdrop of an army recruiting poster, which seems to call out to the husband with an irresistible allure. The drawing, with crayon shading, was likely intended for publication in the Sunday Chronicle, as evidenced by the pencil inscribed title and notes. The image powerfully conveys the sacrifices and challenges faced by families during wartime, as husbands and fathers were called to serve, leaving their loved ones behind. The use of bold lines and stark contrasts in the drawing effectively convey the chaos and emotion of the moment, while the muted colors of the crayon shading add depth and texture to the scene. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by families during the war, and the longing and hope that came with the promise of a return to normalcy. This evocative work of art, associated with the World War Two era, is a testament to the power of art to capture the human experience and the emotions that come with it. It is a powerful reminder of a time in history that continues to shape our collective memory and understanding of the past.
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