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The Water-wave! by G. E. Studdy
Illustration by G. E. Studdy showing a small dog being forced to have a bath, watched smugly by Ooloo the cat. Ooloo later gets a shock when the bath water spills all over him. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo, a small dog with saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding who first appeared in the Sketch in 1922. The Bonzo craze swept the world resulting in postcards, annuals, toys and other merchandise. Studdy also produced a large body of work for the Sketch before and after Bonzo including his later creation, Ooloo the cat. His early cartoon dogs were simply known as the Studdy Dog until readers demanded a name and Bruce Ingram, the ILN editor, suggested his immortal moniker. Credit should read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evan"
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1878 1948 Annuals Appeared Bath Body Bonzo Breeding Bruce Craze Creation Demanded Editor Ernest Eyes Forced Immortal Including Indiscriminate Ingram Merchandise Moniker Postcards Produced Readers Resulting Saucer Shampoo Shares Shock Simply Spills Studdy Suggested Swept Toys Watched Wave 1922 1929
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"This delightful illustration by the renowned British cartoonist, George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), captures a playful moment between Ooloo the cat and a small dog named Bonzo. In the scene, Bonzo, with his saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding, is being forced into a bath by an unseen hand. Ooloo, a smug and amused feline spectator, watches the proceedings with a satisfied grin. However, the tranquility is short-lived as the bath water spills unexpectedly, drenching Ooloo in a shocking turn of events. Studdy created Bonzo in 1922 for the Sketch, and the character quickly became an international sensation, resulting in an avalanche of merchandise, including postcards, annuals, toys, and other collectibles. Studdy's early cartoon dogs were simply known as the Studdy Dog until readers demanded a name, and Bruce Ingram, the editor of the Illustrated London News (ILN), suggested the immortal moniker 'Bonzo.' Before and after Bonzo, Studdy produced a vast body of work for the Sketch, including his later creation, Ooloo the cat. This illustration, dated 1929, is a testament to Studdy's artistic talent and his ability to capture the humor and whimsy of everyday life. The image shares a lighthearted and nostalgic charm that continues to resonate with audiences today." (Credit: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans)
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