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Bairnsfather on leave by Marcel Poncin
The Face at the Window. A humorous, and entirely imaginative, drawing of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, famous soldier cartoonist and creator of Fragments from France and the character of Old Bill in The Bystander magazine by the French artist Marcel Poncin. Bairnsfather sits and contemplates various pieces of ladies lingerie being presented to him in a shop while Old Bill looks through the window in amusement. Date: 1918
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This delightful and humorous drawing by Marcel Poncin captures the essence of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's light-hearted take on life during his leave from the trenches of France in 1918. The renowned British soldier cartoonist, best known for his creation of Fragments from France and the iconic character Old Bill in The Bystander magazine, is depicted in this charming portrait. Seated in a shop, Bairnsfather contemplates various pieces of ladies lingerie being presented to him, his brow furrowed in thought. His trusted companion Old Bill, the quintessential British Tommy, looks on through the window with a mischievous smile, adding an extra layer of amusement to the scene. Marcel Poncin, a French artist, masterfully captures the camaraderie and levity that Bairnsfather brought to the front lines during the First World War. The artist's deft use of line and form brings the characters to life, transporting us back in time to a moment of respite amidst the chaos of war. This image offers a unique glimpse into the world of two of the most celebrated figures of the era, and serves as a testament to the enduring power of humor and creativity in the face of adversity.
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