Thoroughness by B Bairnsfather
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Thoroughness by B Bairnsfather
In this Bruce Bairnsfather cartoon, a colonel home on short leave chooses to simulate trench life as best he can; by sleeping in the garden. Date: 1915
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Bairnsfather Bruce Colonel Homefront Maid Trench Trenches
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the midst of the chaos and hardships of the First World War, a colonel on short leave from the front lines sought solace and familiarity at his homefront. But the comforts of civilian life seemed insufficient to quell the restlessness and longing for the rigors of the trenches that had become his norm. In this poignant and humorous cartoon by British satirical artist Bruce Bairnsfather, titled "Thoroughness," the colonel is depicted sleeping in his garden, surrounded by makeshift trenches and barbed wire. His maid looks on, bemused, as she lays out his breakfast tray. The cartoon, published in 1915 during the height of the war, offers a glimpse into the complexities of the homefront experience, where soldiers longed for the familiarity of their military routine, even as they yearned for the comforts of home. Bairnsfather's wit and insightful commentary on the human condition during wartime continue to resonate with audiences today, making "Thoroughness" a timeless and poignant reminder of the sacrifices and challenges of war.
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