Seeing themselves as Bairnsfather sees them
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Seeing themselves as Bairnsfather sees them
A homage to the cartoons of Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, drawn by an amateur soldier artist, Major D. de la C. Ray. The picture shows a typical Bairnsfatheran scene with a number of Tommies similar to his characters Old Bill and Bert sitting in the trenches reading The Bystander (what else?) while shells whiz menacingly overhead. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14155452
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Amateur Bairnsfather Bert Bill Bruce Bystander Characters Homage Major Pastiche Popularity Shells Tommies Trench Trenches
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print is a heartfelt homage to the iconic cartoons of Bruce Bairnsfather, created by an amateur soldier artist, Major D. de la C. Ray, during the tumultuous year of 1916 in the midst of the First World War. The scene unfolds in the grim reality of the trenches, where weary Tommies, reminiscent of Bairnsfather's beloved characters Old Bill and Bert, find solace in the pages of The Bystander magazine. Amidst the deafening roar of shells whistling overhead, these soldiers momentarily escape the harsh realities of war through the popular and humorous illustrations of their fellow countryman. Bairnsfather's cartoons, which first appeared in The Bystander in 1915, quickly gained widespread popularity for their insightful commentary on the daily life and struggles of soldiers on the Western Front. This poignant and humorous pastiche by Major Ray serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of Bairnsfather's work and the resilient spirit of the soldiers who found comfort in his witty observations during those dark days of history. Major D. de la C. Ray's masterful rendering of this timeless scene invites us to reflect on the power of art and humor to uplift and inspire even in the most challenging of circumstances. This evocative print is an invaluable addition to any collection of World War I memorabilia and a poignant reminder of the indomitable human spirit that prevailed in the face of adversity.
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