The Curate who saw red by H. M. Bateman
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The Curate who saw red by H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration by the comic master of social satire, H. M. Bateman showing an irate curate kicking the local vicar and upsetting his cup of tea, much to the shock of polite onlookers. Date: 1927
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Anger Bateman Clergy Curate Fight Irate Kicking Master On Lookers Polite Satire Shock Upsetting Vicar Violence
The Curate Who Saw Red
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is a humorous and satirical illustration by the renowned British comic artist, H.M. Bateman, created in 1927. The cartoon depicts an unexpected and chaotic scene unfolding in a quiet and polite English community. At the center of the chaos stands a red-faced curate, dressed in his clerical attire, who has lost his temper and is kicking the local vicar, much to the shock and disbelief of the onlookers. The vicar, taken aback by the sudden attack, spills his cup of tea in the process, adding to the comedic element of the scene. Bateman's masterful use of exaggerated expressions and body language effectively conveys the curate's anger and the onlookers' surprise and dismay. The illustration is a prime example of Bateman's social satire, poking fun at the rigid and often hypocritical nature of the clergy and the societal norms of the time. The unexpected violence and chaos in the scene serves to highlight the absurdity of the situation and the human tendency to lose control in the heat of the moment. Despite the humorous and lighthearted tone, the illustration also touches on deeper themes of anger, frustration, and the consequences of losing one's temper. The shocked expressions of the onlookers serve as a reminder of the potential consequences of our actions, even in the most unexpected of situations. Overall, "The Curate Who Saw Red" is a timeless and entertaining piece of comic art that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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