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Antique Framed Print : His Fatal Beauty, by Bairnsfather
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His Fatal Beauty, by Bairnsfather
His Fatal Beauty OLD BILL: " My wife married me for love, ye know, Bert" BERT (after prolonged and somewhat pained scrutiny of Bills face): " I had been wonderin what it was, Bill!" A cartoon in The Bystander by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather featuring his popular characters Old Bill, Bert and Alphie Date: 1918
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Media ID 14171944
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Bairnsfather Bert Bill Bruce Bystander Fatal Alfie
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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His Fatal Beauty
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is a poignant and witty cartoon by the renowned British satirical artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander magazine in 1918 during the height of the First World War. The image depicts two soldiers, Old Bill and Bert, sitting in a trench, with their mascot, Alphie (Alfie), a dog, lying between them. Old Bill, with a smug expression on his face, looks at Bert and boasts, "My wife married me for love, ye know, Bert." Bert, after a prolonged and somewhat pained scrutiny of Bill's face, replies, "I had been wonderin' what it was, Bill!" This humorous yet insightful vignette encapsulates the complexities of love and marriage, even in the midst of the horrors of war. The soldiers' banter serves as a reminder of the human capacity for humor and connection, even in the most challenging of circumstances. Bairnsfather's "Old Bill" series, which began in 1915, became an instant success and is considered a significant contribution to the cultural history of the First World War. The characters, with their distinctive dialect and working-class humor, resonated with the British public and offered a glimpse into the daily lives of the soldiers on the front lines. "His Fatal Beauty" is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of love and the importance of finding humor in the most unexpected places, even in the midst of war. The image, with its timeless themes and masterful use of satire, continues to captivate audiences and remains an enduring testament to Bairnsfather's artistic genius. This print is available for purchase from Mary Evans Prints Online, and is a valuable addition to any collection of historical cartoons or World War I memorabilia. The print is dated 1918, and is a reminder of the impact that art and humor had on the morale of the British people during a time of great adversity.
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