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Plate inscribed with parodic verses, WW1
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Plate inscribed with parodic verses, WW1
Plate inscribed Here with a loaf of bread, beneath the bow. A muttered curse, but ne er a whine, and thou - beside me, singing in the wilderness. The wilderness is paradise, enow. (a parody of lines from Omar Khayyam). Cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1888-1959). Bairnsfather Ware. Date: 1917
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This print, hailing from 1917, showcases a humorous take on the harsh realities of life in the trenches during World War I. The image, inscribed with parodic verses, features a plate bearing the lines "Here with a loaf of bread, beneath the bow. A muttered curse, but ne'er a whine, and thou - beside me, singing in the wilderness. The wilderness is paradise, enow." This quote is a playful parody of lines from the famous poem by Omar Khayyam, adding a touch of wit and humor to the otherwise bleak conditions of the Western Front. The cartoon, created by renowned British satirical artist Bruce Bairnsfather, portrays a captain from the 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, sitting under a tree stump with a soldier. The captain, holding a loaf of bread, looks at the soldier with a scowl while the soldier, with a contented expression, strums a makeshift instrument. The scene is a poignant reminder of the camaraderie and resourcefulness that emerged amidst the hardships of war. Bairnsfather, known for his Ware series, was celebrated for his ability to capture the spirit of the soldiers and their experiences during wartime. This print, created in 1917, is a testament to his skill in using humor and satire to shed light on the challenges and triumphs of the men and women who served during the Great War. The verses, with their playful take on the original lines from Omar Khayyam, add an unexpected layer of depth and meaning to the image. The wilderness, represented by the desolate landscape of the Western Front, is reimagined as a paradise, a place of survival and resilience for the soldiers. This print serves as a powerful reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and meaning even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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