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Christmas Truce by Bruce Bairnsfather
A memory of Christmas, 1914: " Look at this blokes buttons, arry. I should reckon e as a maid to dress im." A picture by the famous wartime Bystander cartoonist and creator of Old Bill, Bruce Bairnsfather which drew from personal experience. Bairnsfather took part in the Christmas truce on Christmas Day 1914 and swapped buttons with a German officer, afterwards regretting that he had neglected to find a way to get hold of a photograph taken by the German. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14185990
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Bairnsfather Bruce Buttons Bystander Cartoonist Fraternisation Souvenirs Swapping Trenches Truce
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the iconic "Christmas Truce" image by renowned wartime cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfather. This evocative piece, published by Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the spirit of an unexpected moment of peace during the chaos of Christmas 1914. With Old Bill's quintessential humor, soldiers from both sides of the conflict share a rare moment of camaraderie, exchanging gifts and sharing a cigarette. This captivating canvas print is an inspiring reminder of humanity's capacity for kindness and connection, even in the most challenging circumstances. Bring this timeless artwork into your home and let it serve as a conversation starter and a source of inspiration for years to come.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In the midst of the chaos and brutality of the Western Front during World War I, an unexpected moment of peace and camaraderie unfolded between British and German soldiers on Christmas Day, 1914. This poignant scene, immortalized in a drawing by renowned wartime cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfather, captures the spirit of the Christmas Truce. Bairnsfather, the creator of the popular Old Bill comic strip, was among the soldiers who participated in this remarkable event. In this heartwarming vignette, two soldiers exchange buttons as souvenirs of their brief encounter. One British soldier remarks to his comrade, "Look at this blokes buttons, arry. I should reckon e as a maid to dress im." The lighthearted banter and the sharing of personal items reflect the human side of the soldiers, momentarily setting aside the animosity of war. Bairnsfather's drawing, titled "A Memory of Christmas, 1914," was created in 1916, two years after the event. Although he was present for the truce and even engaged in the button-swapping himself, he lamented not having obtained a photograph to document the historic moment. The image, with its humorous yet poignant tone, serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of peace amidst the horrors of war. This evocative cartoon, a testament to the power of human connection, offers a unique perspective on the Christmas Truce and the shared experiences of soldiers on the front lines during World War I.
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