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Peace Negotiations by Lawson Wood WW1 horses
Cartoon by Lawson Wood showing a British soldier trying to placate a horse with a sugar lump - a humorous comment on the number of badly behaved horses requisitioned by the British Army during the First World War and the challenges faced in breaking them in. Date: 1916
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Breaking Department Lawson Lump Remount Sep16 Sugar
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In the midst of the chaos and hardships of the First World War, a moment of humor and lightheartedness emerges in this 1916 cartoon by Lawson Wood. Entitled "Peace Negotiations," the image depicts a British soldier in the midst of horse training, attempting to placate a recalcitrant horse with a sugar lump. The horse, with its wild eyes and raised hooves, seems far from tamed, while the soldier, with a resigned expression, holds out the treat in a futile attempt to gain the animal's cooperation. The scene is a commentary on the large number of horses requisitioned by the British Army during the war and the challenges faced in breaking them in. The Remount Department, responsible for the procurement and training of horses, was under immense pressure to provide mounts for the troops, leading to the acquisition of many poorly-trained animals. The use of humor in this cartoon serves to highlight the difficulties faced by soldiers during the war, while also providing a brief respite from the harsh realities of the conflict. Lawson Wood's artwork captures the spirit of the times, offering a glimpse into the daily challenges and triumphs of life on the Western Front.
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