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Those Signals by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Those Signals by Bruce Bairnsfather
Two soldiers sit in a damaged attic, in this Bruce Bairnsfather cartoon. One spots a set of signal lights, but the other is simply not having any of it. Date: 1916
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In the chaotic aftermath of the First World War's brutal battles, two weary soldiers find themselves in the wreckage of a destroyed attic. Amidst the rubble and debris, one soldier, with a determined look in his eyes, points towards a set of signal lights. His comrade, however, sits next to him with a heavy sigh and a look of exhaustion, seemingly uninterested in the potential significance of the lights. This poignant and humorous cartoon is the work of renowned British satirical artist Bruce Bairnsfather, created in 1916 during the height of the war. Bairnsfather's cartoons, known as the Old Bill series, were widely popular for their insightful commentary on the daily life and experiences of British soldiers during the First World War. This particular piece, titled "Those Signals," encapsulates the soldiers' frustration and fatigue, as well as the importance of communication and vigilance in the midst of the chaos of war. The cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the human element of war, and the often-surreal contrast between the mundane and the momentous.
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