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A Terribold Tale by George Ranstead
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A Terribold Tale by George Ranstead
An old man sits in a chair telling a tall tale to his terrified friend. Drawing on a postcard 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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is a captivating and chilling postcard image by the unassuming yet talented amateur artist, George Ranstead. Dated around 1916, this haunting drawing transports us back in time to the heart of the First World War era. The scene depicts an old man, his face etched with the lines of age and experience, seated in an antique chair. His rapt audience, a younger man with wide, frightened eyes, leans forward in his seat, gripping the edge of it as if for dear life. The old man's gnarled hand gestures wildly as he weaves an intricate and terrifying tale. Ranstead's artistic style is reminiscent of the illustrated magazines of the period, with its bold lines and dramatic contrasts. The dark, moody background adds to the sense of foreboding, while the play of light and shadow on the old man's face lends an air of mystery and intrigue. The use of muted colors further enhances the spooky atmosphere, transporting us into the world of this old man's ghostly tale. George Ranstead, an unassuming soldier in the Army Pay Corps, is known for his diverse range of drawings. From wartime humor to pretty girls, Ranstead's work reflects the world around him, filtered through the lens of an artist's imagination. However, it is his ghost stories that truly set the imagination alight, leaving us wondering what other terrifying tales this old man might have in his repertoire. This haunting postcard is a reminder of the power of storytelling and the enduring allure of the supernatural, even in the midst of war. It is a testament to Ranstead's talent as an artist and his ability to capture the imagination, leaving us spellbound and eager for more.
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