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Cartoon, The distracted gardener, WW1
Cartoon, The distracted gardener. A man is having trouble remembering what he planted in his garden. He thinks it might have been a bag of sugar! Date: 1917
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Aged Baionnette Growing Soil Victory Forgetful
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.6cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Distracted Gardener, 1917 (WW1) Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the First World War, a man's thoughts stray from the horrors of battle to the simple pleasures of his garden. In this charming and poignant cartoon from 1917, published in a French magazine, a middle-aged man stands perplexed before his vegetable patch, a bag of sugar in hand. The caption reads, "What have I planted here?" The man's wife, a woman of similar age, approaches, her brow furrowed in concern. She holds a baionnette, a military weapon, a stark reminder of the war that rages beyond their garden gates. The woman's expression is one of both amusement and exasperation as she asks, "Is it time for the sugar beets already?" The man, seemingly oblivious to the war and its hardships, shakes his head, "No, my dear, I fear I've forgotten what I planted in this bed." The woman rolls her eyes and takes the bag from him, reminding him of their carrots. This cartoon, titled "Le Jardinier Distrait" (The Distracted Gardener), offers a brief respite from the harsh realities of wartime. It serves as a reminder that even in the most trying of times, the simple joys of life, like gardening, can provide solace and comfort. The image of the man, lost in thought amidst the soil and growing vegetables, stands in stark contrast to the violence and chaos of the war, highlighting the human capacity for hope and resilience.
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