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Form at a Glance. WW1, H. M. Bateman cartoon
" Form at a Glance: THE VISITOR: Whats his trouble? THE ASYLUM DOCTOR: Oh; hes trying to calculate how many times " Form fours!" has been ordered since the war broke out!" This cartoon by H.M. Bateman comments on the endless attritional warfare on the Western Front, as many had initially expected the War to be over by Christmas 1914. The mathematician in the foreground has seemingly been driven mad trying to work out how many times the soldiers have been ordered to " Form fours!" (a call made by officers for soldiers to join ranks) since the war started two years earlier. Unfortunately for Bateman, it would be another two and a half years before the fighting actually stopped! Date: 1916
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Asylum Bateman Calculate Crazy Doctor Form Fours Glance Insane Mathematician Visitor
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Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring the iconic WW1 H.M. Bateman cartoon "Form at a Glance" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming mug is not just a drinkware, but a conversation starter. With the humorous caption about "Form fours!" and the asylum doctor, this mug is sure to add a touch of wit and nostalgia to your daily routine. Order yours today and enjoy your favorite beverage while reminiscing about the past.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
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Form at a Glance: A Haunting Reminder of the Endless Tide of Orders in the Chaos of WWI This poignant and satirical cartoon by renowned British humorist H.M. Bateman, titled "Form at a Glance: THE VISITOR: What's his trouble?" (circa 1916), offers a chilling commentary on the relentless and seemingly endless nature of the First World War. The image captures a mathematician, driven to the brink of insanity, as he frantically attempts to calculate the number of times the order "Form fours!" has been barked out by officers on the Western Front since the war's inception in 1914. The cartoon's setting in an asylum adds an eerie undertone to the scene, as the doctor in the background ponders the madness afflicting the man before him. The soldier in the foreground, with a blank expression, stands rigidly at attention, a stark reminder of the countless soldiers who had been drilled into obedience and submission. The cartoon's caption, "Form at a Glance," is a playful nod to the military term "Formation," which refers to the arrangement of troops in a particular order. The phrase "Form at a Glance" also implies a quick and easy understanding, but in this case, the calculation is anything but simple. The cartoon's creation in 1916, two and a half years into the war, highlights the disillusionment and frustration that had set in among the British public as the war dragged on with no end in sight. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the war and the psychological toll it took on those who fought in it.
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