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Wartime courtship by George Ranstead
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Wartime courtship by George Ranstead
A young subaltern and his sweetheart flirt with each other across a table. She asks him when he first fell in love with her to which he replies, When you left your bag at home and powdered your nose with Turkish Delight. 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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This enchanting wartime courtship scene, captured by the skilled hand of artist George Ranstead in 1916, portrays a young subaltern and his beloved sweetheart engaging in a playful flirtation over a table. The romantic moment unfolds as the soldier recalls the first instance of his infatuation - when she inadvertently left her bag at home and powdered her nose with Turkish Delight. Ranstead, a soldier during World War I, was among the many who discovered the therapeutic benefits of art as an escape from the harsh realities of the battlefield. His artistic repertoire spanned from wartime humor to captivating portraits of beautiful women, reflecting the influence of the popular illustrated magazines of the era. The tender exchange between the couple, set against the backdrop of war, underscores the enduring power of love and connection amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the time. The subaltern's charming response to his sweetheart's question reveals the depth of his feelings, while her smile suggests the delight she takes in his affectionate recollection. This postcard, a testament to the resilience of love during wartime, serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's capacity to find joy and connection even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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