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Falling To - and In by H. M. Bateman
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Falling To - and In by H. M. Bateman
The Small Boy: Ma! Ma! Quick Ma! Come ere; babys eating all the plum-pudding mixture. Occupational hazard during Christmas food preparation in a busy family home, as imagined by H. M. Bateman in The Sketch magazine. Date: 1909
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Falling To - and In
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is a classic Christmas-themed cartoon by the renowned British satirical illustrator, H.M. Bateman, published in The Sketch magazine in 1909. The humorous image captures the chaotic and frenzied atmosphere of a busy family home during the holiday season as seen through Bateman's witty and observant lens. At the center of the illustration, a mother figure is shown in a state of mild panic as she reaches out to prevent her young children from devouring the entire bowl of plum-pudding mixture, an essential ingredient in the traditional British Christmas dessert. The small boy in the foreground, with a spoon in hand, looks up at his mother with an innocent yet mischievous grin, while his younger sibling, seated on the table, reaches out for the bowl with eager hands. The scene is further complicated by the presence of a turkey in the background, which seems to be causing chaos in its own right, as if adding to the mother's anxiety. Bateman's masterful use of exaggerated expressions and body language adds to the humor and silliness of the situation. The illustration is a testament to the occupational hazards and unexpected challenges that come with holiday food preparation in a large family home. Bateman's ability to capture the essence of the Christmas spirit, with its mix of joy, chaos, and the occasional mishap, makes "Falling To - and In" a beloved and enduring image of the holiday season. This humorous and amusing cartoon continues to resonate with audiences today, reminding us of the fun and challenges that come with the festive season.
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