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The Interior of a Bolshevist YMCA hut by Bruce Bairnsfather
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The Interior of a Bolshevist YMCA hut by Bruce Bairnsfather
(They are very much in need of funds). A YMCA hut, filled with drunken and rowdy Bolshevik Russians, as envisaged by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander. Date: 1919
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Aggressive Bairnsfather Bolshevism Bruce Drunken Huts Rowdy Russians Ymca
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This satirical print by renowned British cartoonist, Bruce Bairnsfather, titled "The Interior of a Bolshevist YMCA Hut" was published in The Bystander magazine in 1919, during the aftermath of the First World War. The image depicts a chaotic scene inside a YMCA hut, which has been taken over by a group of drunken and rowdy Bolshevik Russians. The soldiers, dressed in their military uniforms, are shown engaging in various destructive activities, such as smashing furniture, drinking from bottles, and playing cards. The atmosphere is aggressive and humorous, reflecting the tensions and uncertainties of the post-war period. The YMCA huts were originally established to provide shelter, recreation, and spiritual support to soldiers during the war. However, in this print, Bairnsfather uses the image of the YMCA hut to comment on the chaos and disorder that followed the Russian Revolution and the spread of Bolshevism. The print reflects the widespread fear and misunderstanding of the Bolsheviks and their ideology in the Western world. Despite the humorous tone, the image also highlights the desperate situation faced by the YMCA and other relief organizations during this time. The caption below the print reads "They are very much in need of funds," emphasizing the need for financial support to help those affected by the war and its aftermath. The print is a poignant reminder of the complex and often chaotic events that unfolded in the wake of the First World War.
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