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Cartoon, A failure, WW1
Cartoon, A failure. Two French soldiers coming out of a cafe remark that a shell has fallen in the middle of the street, avoiding all the African soldiers fighting with the German army. (The humour is verbal, being based on a pun which is lost in translation!) Date: 1916
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Africans Baionnette Bomb Cafe Chimney Colonialism Damage Damaged Failure Fallen Roof Shell Shelling Skylight Surprise Tiled Verbal
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the poignant and thought-provoking cartoon, "A Failure," by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image depicts a moment of irony during the chaos of World War 1. Two French soldiers, seemingly oblivious to the battlefield around them, exit a café as a shell lands harmlessly in the street, narrowly missing a group of African soldiers engaged in combat with the German army. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring this historical cartoon to life, adding depth and dimension to your space with their vibrant colors and sleek, modern design. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets coated with a special protective layer, ensuring a long-lasting and stunning display. Add this unique piece to your collection and start a conversation with every glance.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amusing Misfortune: A WWI Cartoon Depicting an Unintended Outcome of War (1916) Amidst the chaos and destruction of the First World War, this cartoon by an unknown artist offers a brief respite from the grim reality of the battlefield. The image, titled 'Cartoon, A failure,' captures a moment of unexpected humor as two French soldiers exit a cafe, their attention drawn to a fallen shell in the middle of the street. The soldiers, dressed in red and blue uniforms, exchange surprised glances as they remark on the irony of the situation. The humor in this cartoon lies in the pun, which may be lost in translation but is evident in the French caption: 'La Baionnette Tombe au Milieu de la Rue' (The Bayonet Falls in the Middle of the Street). The soldiers' reaction to the seemingly harmless shell is a stark contrast to the violence and danger that surrounded them. The scene is set against the backdrop of a European street, with tiled roofs and damaged buildings, evidence of the ongoing shelling and bombing. The soldiers' uniforms, one adorned with a red fez and the other with a blue peaked cap, reflect the diverse makeup of the colonial forces that fought in the war. The cartoon also features a group of African soldiers, dressed in green uniforms, fighting alongside the German army. This representation of colonial troops in the European theater of war is a reminder of the complex and often overlooked role of colonialism in the First World War. Despite the devastation and loss, this cartoon offers a glimpse into the human experience of war, where even in the midst of chaos, moments of unexpected humor and irony could be found.
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