Out by Bruce Bairnsfather, 1919
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Out by Bruce Bairnsfather, 1919
- And may he never be " called up" again! Father Christmas casts off the uniform and weapons of First World War soldiering and once more dons his traditional red cloak in a cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather which celebrates a Christmas free from conflict. Date: 1919
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In the aftermath of the First World War, the joy and warmth of the holiday season were a welcome respite from the harsh realities of the battlefield. In this beloved cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, titled "Out," Father Christmas is depicted shedding the uniform and weapons of a soldier and once again donning his traditional red cloak. The image celebrates the long-awaited peace and the return to a festive and carefree spirit. Bruce Bairnsfather, a British cartoonist and soldier, created this illustration in 1919, capturing the relief and hope felt by the people of Europe as they looked forward to a future free from conflict. The image of Father Christmas, or Old Bill as he was affectionately known in Bairnsfather's cartoons, has become an iconic symbol of the Christmas season and the enduring power of hope and joy in the face of adversity. Bairnsfather's cartoons, which were first published in the British magazine "The Bystander" during the war, gained widespread popularity for their humorous and insightful portrayal of life in the trenches. This particular image, however, serves as a poignant reminder of the longing for peace and the simple pleasures of the holiday season that many soldiers and civilians shared after the end of the First World War. The image of Father Christmas "Out" is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the essence of a moment in history and to provide a source of comfort and inspiration for generations to come.
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