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Still Sketching by George Ranstead
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Still Sketching by George Ranstead
Drawing on a postcard showing a sailor sketching his comrades on the deck of a ship.The sketch is by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps. Ranstead was one of many soldiers of WWI who took up drawing as a hobby. His subjects range from wartime humour to pictures of pretty girls and are clearly influenced by images in the illustrated magazines of the period.
circa 1916
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Still Sketching
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is a captivating postcard image depicting a sailor deeply engrossed in his drawing on the deck of a naval ship during the First World War. The sketch, created by the talented amateur artist George Ranstead, offers a poignant glimpse into the pastime and creativity that flourished amidst the harsh realities of wartime life. George Ranstead, an unassuming soldier serving in the Army Pay Corps, was among the many soldiers of the Great War who found solace and expression through the art of drawing. His subjects ranged from wartime humor to portraits of pretty girls, reflecting the influence of the illustrated magazines that were popular during the period. The sailor in the foreground of the postcard, with his sketchpad balanced on his knees and pencil in hand, is lost in the act of creating a portrait of his comrades. The deck of the ship, with its ropes, rigging, and other naval paraphernalia, forms an intriguing backdrop to the scene. The sailor's focused expression and the relaxed posture of his comrades around him create a sense of camaraderie and shared experience. This evocative image, created around 1916, offers a glimpse into the world of the sailors and soldiers who found joy and meaning in the simple act of sketching during the tumultuous years of the First World War. Ranstead's work, like that of many other amateur artists of the time, serves as a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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