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Strongman by George Ranstead
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Strongman by George Ranstead
Humorous drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps, of a strong man being rejected from a competition. 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 1918
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Post Card Ranstead Strong Strong Man Weights Weight Lifting Ww 1
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The Unfortunate Strongman
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by George Ranstead (circa 1918) This humorous postcard drawing by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War, depicts a dejected strongman being rejected from a weightlifting competition. Ranstead, who served in the Army Pay Corps, created this whimsical artwork as a form of escapism from the harsh realities of war. His subjects ranged from wartime humor to pretty girls, reflecting the influence of the popular illustrated magazines of the period. The strongman in this illustration wears a heavy belt emblazoned with the words "World's Strongest Man," but despite his impressive physique and determination, he has been denied entry into the competition. He stands disconsolately outside the competition tent, holding a pair of weights in each hand, while a smirking official turns him away. The strongman's crestfallen expression and the official's arrogant posture add to the humor of the scene. Ranstead's use of bold lines and vibrant colors bring the strongman to life, making it an endearing and amusing piece of art. The postcard's caption reads, "Sorry, old chap! You're just not strong enough!" adding to the lighthearted tone. This charming drawing offers a glimpse into the creative world of a soldier during the First World War and serves as a reminder of the resilience and humor that emerged from even the most challenging of circumstances.
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