Photographic Print : Coiffure in the trenches
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Coiffure in the trenches
Coiffure in the trenches. Keep yer ead still or I ll ave yer blinkin ear off !. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, 1St Btn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1888-1959)
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Media ID 14151197
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1888 1959 Bairnsfather Blinkin Bruce Coiffure Keep Print Regiment Trenches Warwickshire
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's exclusive range of Photographic Prints featuring iconic images from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating print, titled "Coiffure in the Trenches," showcases a humorous moment during wartime as a barber attends to a soldier in the trenches, with the caption "Keep yer ead still or I'll have yer blinkin ear off!" by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather of the 1st Btn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Add character and charm to your home or office decor with this historical and charming piece of art.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.4cm x 35.5cm (8.8" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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.
Coiffure in the Trenches
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a classic and humorous cartoon by British soldier and artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, depicting the daily life of soldiers during World War I. The image, published in 1915, shows a soldier, with a stern expression, holding a pair of scissors and standing over another soldier in a trench. The caption reads, "Keep yer ead still or I'll have yer blinkin' ear off!" Bairnsfather, who served with the 1st Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, created this cartoon while stationed in the trenches of France. His work, which was first published in the weekly magazine "The Bystander," captured the essence of trench life and the camaraderie among soldiers. The cartoon's humor and insight into the daily struggles of soldiers during the war resonated with the public, and Bairnsfather's work became widely popular. The image of "Coiffure in the Trenches" is a testament to the resilience and humor of soldiers during a time of great hardship. The soldier with the scissors represents the barber, a common figure in the trenches who would cut soldiers' hair to keep it neat and tidy. The soldier on the receiving end of the scissors, with his head held still, conveys the importance of maintaining some semblance of normalcy and order in the midst of chaos. The cartoon also serves as a reminder of the human side of war, where even in the most challenging of circumstances, soldiers found ways to connect with each other and maintain their sense of humor. The image is a valuable historical document, providing insights into the daily life of soldiers during World War I and the unique perspective of a soldier-artist who experienced the war firsthand. This print is a must-have for anyone interested in military history, cartoon art, or the human experience during wartime.
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