Yes, we have no bananas! by George Studdy
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Yes, we have no bananas! by George Studdy
Yes, we have no bananas! Bonzo sits on a street corner with an empty basket in his mouth, while a man runs away with a bunch of bananas. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo, a small dog with saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding who first appeared in the Sketch in 1922. The Bonzo craze swept the world resulting in postcards, annuals, toys and other merchandise. Credit should read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans
22 August 1923
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Annoyed Bananas Bonzo Bunch Corner Empty Ernest Eyes Lyrics Mouth Running Saucer Song Stealing Stolen Studdy Theft Thief Words 1923
Yes, We Have No Bananas!
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a classic comic illustration by George Ernest Studdy, featuring his beloved character Bonzo the dog. In this playful scene, Bonzo sits disconsolately on a street corner with an empty basket in his mouth, his saucer-like eyes expressing a mixture of annoyance and disappointment. The mischief in his expression is a testament to Studdy's skill in capturing the personality of his canine creation. Meanwhile, a man in the background is seen running away with a stolen bunch of bananas, his back turned to the viewer. The irony of the situation is not lost on Bonzo, who seems to be the victim of the man's theft. This humorous image, first published in The Sketch on August 22, 1923, became an instant hit and marked the height of the Bonzo craze that swept the world in the 1920s. Bonzo, with his indiscriminate breeding and expressive eyes, was a sensation, appearing in postcards, annuals, toys, and other merchandise. Studdy's illustrations were a staple of British popular culture and continue to be celebrated for their wit and charm. This photograph, taken from the Illustrated London News archive at Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the world of Bonzo and the enduring appeal of Studdy's artistry. (Credit: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans, 22 August 1923)
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