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Cartoon, They don t have any in Germany, WW1
Cartoon, They don t have any in Germany. Allied soldiers celebrate with a drink of Pinard (cheap wine or plonk), happy to think that its not available in Germany. A plump Marianne figure towers above them, also holding a glass. Date: 1916
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Alcohol Allegorical Allegory Allied Allies Baionnette Bandage Bandaged Booze Bottle Celebrate Celebration Cheap Marianne Medals Pinard Plump Rosette Share Sharing Tall Wine
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This cartoon, titled "They don't have any in Germany," dates back to 1916 during the height of World War I. The image depicts a group of jubilant Allied soldiers, dressed in blue uniforms and adorned with medals, gathered around a table in a makeshift trench setting. They raise their glasses in a toast, celebrating the unavailability of Pinard, a cheap wine or "plonk," in Germany. A plump and towering Marianne figure, symbolizing France, stands above them, also holding a glass. The soldiers' expressions are filled with joy and relief, a stark contrast to the harsh realities of war. The allegorical representation of Marianne, a national personification of France, adds a deeper layer of meaning to the image. Her rosette and the French la baionnette (bayonet) in the foreground serve as reminders of the ongoing conflict. The soldiers' bandages and the presence of a bandaged figure among them underscore the physical and emotional wounds of war. This evocative cartoon captures the spirit of camaraderie and shared hardships among the Allied forces during WWI. It is a poignant reminder of the human experience during wartime, as well as the symbolic significance of simple pleasures like a drink of wine in the midst of adversity.
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