The Weeks Fragment, by Bairnsfather
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The Weeks Fragment, by Bairnsfather
This Weeks " Fragment"
Two Minds with but a Single Thought
A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring popular character Old Bill
1916
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Media ID 14184620
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Bairnsfather Bill Bruce Dugout Fragment Minds Shell Thought Trench Weeks
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Weeks Fragment" is a poignant and thought-provoking cartoon by the renowned British satirical artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander magazine in 1916 during the First World War. This particular piece, which features Bairnsfather's iconic character Old Bill, offers a profound reflection on the shared experiences and interconnected fates of soldiers in the trenches. In the image, we see two soldiers huddled in a dugout, their faces pressed against the same makeshift window, gazing out at the desolate and war-torn landscape before them. The caption above reads, "Two Minds with but a Single Thought." The simplicity of the scene belies the depth of emotion and camaraderie that it conveys. Despite the hardships and horrors of the war, the soldiers find solace in their shared understanding of their situation. Their thoughts, once separate and individual, have become one as they confront the realities of the battlefield together. This powerful image speaks to the human capacity for empathy and connection, even in the most trying of circumstances. Bairnsfather's "The Weeks Fragment" is a poignant reminder of the bonds that were formed between soldiers during the First World War, and the ways in which the shared experience of war shaped their collective consciousness. The image has become an enduring symbol of the camaraderie and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the trenches, and continues to resonate with audiences today. This piece of historical art was originally published in The Bystander in 1916 and is now available as a print from Mary Evans Prints Online, courtesy of Illustrated London News Ltd.
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