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Canvas Print : Cartoon - WWI - Haircut
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Cartoon - WWI - Haircut
A cartoon making light of the perils of life on the front line and the frequent need for surgical intervention to operate on soldiers. The Operator: " Ow will yer ave it cut?" The Victim: " Without gas, please." Date: circa 1915
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Media ID 7223141
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12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring this captivating and humorous cartoon titled "Cartoon - WWI - Haircut" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage illustration offers a lighthearted take on the harsh realities of life on the front lines during World War I, with soldiers undergoing makeshift haircuts and surgical interventions. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials and vibrant colors, bringing the charming details of this cartoon to life. Adorn your walls with a unique piece of history that adds character and conversation to your space."
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.9cm x 30.4cm (7.4" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cartoon print, hailing from circa 1915, offers a satirical glimpse into the harsh realities of life on the Western Front during World War I. The image depicts a barber, clad in a military uniform, intently focusing on a soldier's head as he holds a pair of scissors. The soldier, wearing a British Tommie helmet and a pained expression, requests, "Ow will yer ave it cut?", to which the barber responds, "Without gas, please." The humor in this cartoon lies in the juxtaposition of the mundane task of getting a haircut with the perils of life on the battlefield. The soldier's request for a haircut without gas suggests that he is fearful of the imminent danger of a gas attack. This satirical take on the situation highlights the stark contrast between the triviality of a haircut and the very real and grave dangers that soldiers faced during the war. The presence of surgical instruments in the background further emphasizes the frequent need for medical intervention on the front lines. The scene could be interpreted as a commentary on the high incidence of injuries and the importance of both physical and moral support in the form of a haircut or a moment of levity amidst the chaos of war. This evocative cartoon provides a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during World War I and the importance of finding moments of respite and levity in even the most challenging circumstances.
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