Romance - 1917 by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
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Romance - 1917 by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" Darling, every potato that I have is yours" (Engaged). Cartoon in The Bystander by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather showing a couple locked in an embrace having agreed to get engaged, and with the officer promising to give her his potatoes, a comment on food shortages, and particularly potatoes at this point in spring 1917. Date: 1917
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Bairnsfather Bruce Bystander Embrace Engaged Engagement Potato Potatoes Rationing Romance Shortages Sweethearts
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the harsh realities of the First World War, a moment of pure romance unfolds in Bruce Bairnsfather's iconic cartoon, "Romance - 1917" or "Darling, every potato that I have is yours" (Engaged), published in The Bystander on April 13, 1917. This poignant image captures the tender embrace of a young couple, their faces filled with love and hope, as they agree to engage in marriage. With food shortages and rationing becoming increasingly severe during the spring of 1917, the officer's promise to share his meager supply of potatoes with his sweetheart serves as a symbol of their commitment to each other and the simple pleasures they can still find amidst the hardships of war. British cartoonist and veteran, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, skillfully portrays the couple's intimate moment, their bodies intertwined in a loving embrace, oblivious to the barren landscape and war-torn surroundings that surround them. The cartoon's title, "Romance - 1917," underscores the contrast between the beauty and innocence of their love and the brutal realities of the war. This powerful and enduring image is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of times. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of love and connection, even during the darkest of days, and the simple joys that can still be found amidst the hardships of war.
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