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Vive l Entente! by MacMichael
" Lumme, there wouldn t arf be a scandal if the Capting or Mr Kirchner knew that you an me come out of our frames for a smoke and a chat of an evening"
An affectionate cartoon imagining two favourite characters - Bairnsfathers Old Bill and a Kirchner girl - meeting outside of their usual pages.
1917
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Media ID 14168640
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Bairnsfather Bill Bruce Entente Kirchner Raphael Vive Macmichael
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Vive l'Entente!
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: A Delightful Encounter Between Old Bill and a Kirchner Girl in the Heart of WWI In this charming and affectionate cartoon, two beloved characters from the annals of World War I history come to life in an imagined encounter outside of their usual pages. The illustration, titled "Vive l'Entente!", is the brilliant creation of British satirical artist MacMichael, published by the Illustrated London News Ltd in 1917. The scene unfolds with Old Bill, Bairnsfather's iconic British soldier character, and a Kirchner girl, a French character from the popular works of Belgian artist Raoul de Kirchner. The two figures, usually confined to their respective frames of war-torn realities, share a moment of camaraderie and relaxation as they step out of their printed worlds for a smoke and a chat. The title "Vive l'Entente!" is a nod to the Entente Cordiale, the reconciliation treaty between France and Britain, which was signed in 1904 and played a significant role in preventing a major European war before WWI. The playful interaction between Old Bill and the Kirchner girl serves as a reminder of the spirit of unity and friendship that transcended the harsh realities of the battlefield. This delightful cartoon, a testament to the power of art and imagination, offers a momentary respite from the grim realities of the First World War. It invites us to appreciate the human connection that persisted even amidst the chaos and adversity of the time.
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