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Street Fight by George Ranstead
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Street Fight by George Ranstead
Drawing of two men engaged in a punch up in the street, much to the horror of a lady watching from a doorway (possibly the cause of the fight) accompanied by a WWI-themed cpation Last night we raided enemy territory and returned with few casualties. The sketch on a postcard is by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps. Ranstead was one of many soldiers of WWI who took up drawing as a hobby. His subjects range from wartime humour to pictures of pretty girls and are clearly influenced by images in the illustrated magazines of the period.
circa 1916
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"Last Night's Raid: A WWI Street Fight as Depicted by Amateur Artist George Ranstead This evocative sketch, titled 'Street Fight,' is by George Ranstead, an unassuming yet talented amateur artist who served in the Army Pay Corps during World War I. Ranstead was one of countless soldiers who found solace and expression in the art of drawing. His body of work reflects the diverse experiences of the war, from wartime humor to poignant portraits of the pretty girls back home. The scene before us appears to depict a violent altercation between two men in the middle of a bustling street. The horrified expression on the face of the woman in the doorway suggests that she may have been the catalyst for the fight. The rough textures and dynamic composition of the drawing transport us back to a time when the harsh realities of war bled into the quiet streets of civilian life. Despite the chaos and violence, Ranstead's work maintains a sense of intrigue and nostalgia, offering a glimpse into the complexities of life during the Great War. This postcard, circa 1916, is a poignant reminder of the human element of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity." Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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