William the Conqueror II, by Bairnsfather
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William the Conqueror II, by Bairnsfather
William the Conqueror II " Where did ye get that, Bill?" " I ad it off a King" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring Old Bill, returned home, with his wife and children Date: 1918
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Bairnsfather Bill Bruce Bystander Conqueror
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William the Conqueror II: A Humorous Take on War and Family Life in the Trenches by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather This print, titled "William the Conqueror II: 'Where did ye get that, Bill?' 'I had it off a King,'" is a delightful and humorous cartoon created by the renowned British satirical artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, during the First World War. The image was first published in The Bystander, a popular British weekly magazine, in 1918. The cartoon features Old Bill, a soldier known for his distinctive appearance and witty remarks, returning home from the battlefield with his wife and children. As they gather around him in their modest living room, Old Bill's wife inquires about a new possession he's brought back with him - a large, ornate chair. With a mischievous grin, Old Bill replies, "I had it off a King." The title of the cartoon is a nod to William the Conqueror, the Norman king of England from 1066 to 1087, who famously claimed his throne by seizing it from the previous English monarch, Harold Godwinson, at the Battle of Hastings. Bairnsfather's use of this historical reference adds an intriguing layer of meaning to the cartoon, as it highlights the stark contrast between the grandeur of war and the simplicity of family life. The cartoon also serves as a poignant reminder of the experiences of soldiers during the First World War, who, like Old Bill, returned home from the battlefield to their families, carrying with them the memories and mementos of their time in the trenches. Bairnsfather's clever use of humor and historical allusion makes this print a fascinating and enduring piece of World War I history.
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