Antique Framed Print : A Prophecy by Harold Earnshaw
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A Prophecy by Harold Earnshaw
Cartoon by Harold Earnshaw depicting three types of courtship - stone age man dragging a woman, a civilised marriage during the First World War (when this cartoon was drawn) and then, in the future, hoards of women chasing a single young officer. A comment on the dwindling numbers of marriageable men available due to casualties of the war. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14392837
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Amusing Casualties Courtship Earnshaw Generation Harold Lost May16 Prediction
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 17.7cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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.
A Prophecy
EDITORS COMMENTS
by Harold Earnshaw: A Humorous Take on Courtship and the Impact of World War I on Marriageable Men This intriguing cartoon by Harold Earnshaw, titled "A Prophecy," offers a humorous yet poignant commentary on the changing landscape of courtship and the dwindling numbers of marriageable men during the First World War. Drawn in 1917, the cartoon depicts three distinct stages of courtship: a Stone Age man dragging a woman, a civilized marriage scene during the war, and a futuristic vision of hoards of women chasing a single young officer. In the first scene, we see a caveman-like figure, with a club in hand, dragging a woman by her hair. This representation of primitive courtship serves as a stark contrast to the second scene, which shows a more refined and traditional marriage ceremony taking place during the First World War. The couple exchanges rings in the presence of a priest, with the bride's father looking on approvingly. The third and most intriguing scene, however, is the prophetic vision of the future. Here, we see a single young officer surrounded by a mob of women, all vying for his attention. The caption beneath the cartoon reads, "And this is what is coming!" This scene is a commentary on the devastating impact of the war on the male population and the resulting scarcity of eligible bachelors. Harold Earnshaw's "A Prophecy" is a thought-provoking and amusing cartoon that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural changes brought about by the First World War. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women of that generation and the lasting impact those sacrifices had on the fabric of society.
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