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Illustration, Bristlewoods, sudden end of war
Caricature illustration by Frank Reynolds, of a man and woman with newspapers, in living room with child and dog, woman in military style coat. Captioned, Bristlewoods see it through'. With quotations, Mr. Bristlewood: It wouldn't surprise me if this war ended quite suddenly! Mrs. Bristlewood: Heavens! And I've just bought this Military Coat.? Frank Reynolds, artist (1876-1953), studied at Heatherley's School of Art. Date: 1939
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Bristlewoods - A Surprising End to the War
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This delightful caricature illustration, titled "Bristlewoods see it through," is a poignant depiction of the unexpected turn of events during wartime by the renowned British artist, Frank Reynolds. The image captures a man and woman in their living room, engrossed in newspapers, with their curious child and loyal dog by their side. The woman, dressed in a military-style coat, seems surprised and concerned, while the man, with a smirk on his face, nonchalantly reads the headlines. The scene is set in the late 1930s, during the height of World War II. The atmosphere is filled with tension and uncertainty, as the world eagerly awaited the outcome of the conflict. Frank Reynolds masterfully captures the essence of this anxious period with his witty and insightful caricature. Mr. and Mrs. Bristlewood, the characters in the illustration, are representative of the British public, who were closely following the events unfolding on the battlefields. Mr. Bristlewood, with a hint of sarcasm, remarks, "It wouldn't surprise me if this war ended quite suddenly!" Meanwhile, Mrs. Bristlewood, who had just purchased a military-style coat for the war effort, exclaims, "Heavens! And I've just bought this Military Coat!" Frank Reynolds, a student of Heatherley's School of Art, expertly employs his artistic skills to create a humorous yet thought-provoking image that encapsulates the spirit of the times. This illustration serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of war and the resilience of the human spirit. Date: 1939 Artist: Frank Reynolds Medium: Caricature Size: N/A Provenance: Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, Project from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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