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Johnny Get Your Gun by Frank Reynolds, outbreak of WW1
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Johnny Get Your Gun by Frank Reynolds, outbreak of WW1
Illustration by Frank Reynolds showing a young man in tennis whites smoking a cigarette hesitating while the rest of the country rush to the colours at the outbreak of the First World War. The caption comments that this was the moment that the modern young man, the much-satirised Nut could show that he would make a fine soldier. Date: 1914
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Frank Reynolds' illustration, titled 'Johnny Get Your Gun,' captures the pivotal moment in the outbreak of the First World War when the modern young man, often satirized as the 'Nut' or 'Knut,' was called upon to prove his worth as a soldier. In this powerful image, a young man in tennis whites hesitates as the rest of the country rushes to the colors, smoking a cigarette in hand. The scene is a stark contrast to the frivolity of his sporting attire and the gravity of the situation unfolding around him. The year was 1914, and the call to arms was met with a mix of excitement, trepidation, and reluctance from the British population. Propaganda efforts, such as this cartoon, played a significant role in persuading young men to join the ranks. The image of the 'Nut' or 'Knut' was often used to mock those who were perceived as leisured or uninterested in the war effort. Reynolds' illustration challenges this stereotype, suggesting that even the most unexpected candidates could make fine soldiers. The image of Johnny, with his cigarette and tennis whites, is a poignant reminder of the complex emotions and motivations that drove young men to enlist in the face of the unknown horrors of war. Reynolds' masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of tension and anticipation, as Johnny stands at the precipice of a new reality. This illustration is an essential piece of historical documentation, providing insight into the cultural and social dynamics of the time and the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion during the First World War.
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