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Metal Print : Old Bill at Madame Cheerios, by Bairnsfather
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Old Bill at Madame Cheerios, by Bairnsfather
Old Bill at Madame Cheerios " You are shortly going on a journey across a field; an ugly man with a square head will cross your path; you will then hear a loud noise, after which you will rise very high in your profession." (Old Bill, incited by Bert to have his fortune told, before returning to the front, didn t like the sound of this forecast at all.) A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring his popular character Old Bill Date: 1917
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Media ID 14171686
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Bairnsfather Bill Bruce Bystander Cheerio Fortune Madame Palm Reader Teller
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of classic British humor into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring Old Bill at Madame Cheerios by Bairnsfather. This iconic image, rights-managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Old Bill's famous warning to soldiers about an encounter with an 'ugly man with a square head.' The high-quality metal print adds a unique and modern twist to this timeless illustration, making it a must-have for any home or office. With its vibrant colors and durable finish, this metal print is sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished addition to your collection.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Old Bill, a weary and battle-hardened soldier, sits nervously at a table in front of Madame Cheerios, a fortune teller, in this satirical cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather from 1917. Published in The Bystander magazine during World War I, this image captures the anxiety and uncertainty that many soldiers experienced as they faced the unknown future on the battlefield. Old Bill, with his distinctive square cap and pipe, looks uneasy as Madame Cheerios, a mysterious figure with an exotic headdress and a palm leaf in hand, studies his palm. The caption above the scene ominously predicts, "You are shortly going on a journey across a field; an ugly man with a square head will cross your path; you will then hear a loud noise, after which you will rise very high in your profession." Old Bill, clearly unimpressed by this forecast, looks skeptical and uneasy, with a worried expression on his face. Bairnsfather's Old Bill character was a popular figure during World War I, and this cartoon reflects the fear and superstition that many soldiers felt as they faced the unknown dangers of the battlefield. The image also highlights the role of fortune tellers and palm readers in providing comfort and guidance to soldiers during this time, as they sought to make sense of the chaos and uncertainty of war. This historic cartoon is a poignant reminder of the experiences of soldiers during World War I and the ways in which they sought to cope with the challenges and uncertainties of the front line.
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