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Bonzo does the dirty work! by George Studdy
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Bonzo does the dirty work! by George Studdy
Bonzo does the dirty work! He does some parlour tricks with a sugar cube, but the Pekingese Chee-Kee gets the reward, and runs off with the cube. 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 Date: 1923
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Media ID 14131621
© Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans
Balancing Bonzo Chee Cube Dexterity Difference Dirty Ernest Eyes Handstand Injustice Mongrel Nose Parlour Pedigree Pekingese Reward Running Saucer Studdy Sugar Tail Trick Tricks Unfair Unjust 1923
EDITORS COMMENTS
"Bonzo Does the Dirty Work: A Playful Scene of Trickery and Reward by George Studdy In this delightful illustration by British artist George Studdy, we find Bonzo, the beloved small dog with saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding, performing a parlour trick for an audience of one - a Pekingese named Chee-Kee. With a mischievous glint in his eyes, Bonzo balances a sugar cube on his nose while extending a paw for Chee-Kee to take the reward. However, the cunning Chee-Kee seizes the opportunity and runs off with the cube, leaving Bonzo with an expression of mock surprise. Study's creation of Bonzo first graced the pages of The Sketch in 1922, and the Bonzo craze soon swept the world. Bonzo's popularity led to an abundance of merchandise, including postcards, annuals, toys, and other collectibles. This image, dated March 1923, showcases Bonzo's dexterity and playful nature, as well as the stark contrast between the classes - Bonzo, the mongrel, and Chee-Kee, the pedigree Pekingese. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948) skillfully captures the essence of the 1920s with this charming depiction of a seemingly unfair and unjust moment, yet one that is filled with humor and lightheartedness. The image invites us to ponder the differences between breeds and the power of trickery, while also reminding us of the simple joys of watching animals at play." Credit: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans. Date: March 1923.
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