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After the War by George Ranstead
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After the War by George Ranstead
Humorous illustration on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps, depicting a line of shabbily dressed men following the scented smoke of a cigar belonging to one happy individual - a comment on the shortages caused by war. 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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Cigar Cigars Goods Post Card Ranstead Rationing Shortages Ww 1
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is a humorous and poignant illustration by George Ranstead, an amateur artist and soldier of the Great War, who served in the Army Pay Corps. This postcard, created circa 1916, depicts a line of shabbily dressed men following the enticing scent of a cigar, held by one contented individual. Ranstead's artwork serves as a commentary on the shortages and hardships endured during the war years. The luxurious indulgence of a cigar, once a common pleasure for many, had become a rare treat due to the economic impact of World War 1. The scarcity of goods, including tobacco, was a topic of widespread humor among soldiers and civilians alike. Ranstead's artwork captures this spirit, as the men in the illustration are depicted with longing expressions, their eyes fixed on the cigar, their faces reflecting the harsh realities of wartime rationing. Ranstead's artwork is a testament to the creativity and resilience of soldiers during the war years. Many, like him, turned to drawing as a hobby to cope with the challenges of the frontline. His subjects range from wartime humor to pictures of pretty girls, and are clearly influenced by the illustrated magazines of the period. This postcard, with its humorous take on the shortages caused by the war, remains a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and experiences of soldiers during this time.
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