Canvas Print : Stand Easy by H. M. Bateman
Canvas Prints From Mary Evans Picture Library
Stand Easy by H. M. Bateman
Guards wearing bearskin helmets rest their heads for a moment. Date: 1927
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14407146
© Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
Amusing Bateman Bearskin Bearskins Easy Exhausted Guards Heads Heavy Helmets Mayo Parade Resting Sep16 Silly Stand Tired 1927
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Add a touch of timeless charm to your home decor with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring "Stand Easy by H.M. Bateman." This iconic image, dated 1927, captures the moment guards in their distinctive bearskin helmets take a brief respite. Originally published by Mary Evans Prints Online, the high-quality canvas print brings the classic humor and detail of Bateman's work to life. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your space. Bring history into your home with this captivating piece from Media Storehouse.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Stand Easy: A Moment's Respite for the Weary Guardsmen by H.M. Bateman (1927) In this classic cartoon by renowned British satirical artist H.M. Bateman, a group of weary guardsmen are seen taking a moment's rest during a parade, their bearskin helmets balanced precariously on their heads. The image, titled "Stand Easy," captures the essence of Bateman's unique brand of humor, which often poked fun at the rigors and traditions of military life. The guardsmen in the print are depicted as exhausted, their faces etched with the strain of carrying the heavy bearskin helmets and maintaining their military posture for an extended period. One guard leans against his rifle, his eyes closed in a moment's reprieve, while another props his helmet on his chin, a mischievous grin playing at the corners of his mouth. A third guard, with a look of sheer relief, rests his helmet on the ground beside him. The bearskin helmets, a distinctive part of the British military uniform, add to the humor of the scene. The heavy, ornate headgear, which dates back to the 18th century, is a symbol of tradition and discipline, but in Bateman's hands, it becomes a source of amusement as the guards struggle to keep them balanced. The cartoon, created in 1927, is a testament to Bateman's skill as a cartoonist and his ability to find humor in the everyday experiences of military life. With its lighthearted tone and charming illustration style, "Stand Easy" continues to delight audiences and is a cherished piece of British cartoon history.
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