Welcome to the Late Arrival, by Bairnsfather
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Welcome to the Late Arrival, by Bairnsfather
Welcome to the Late Arrival " Where ave you been? Avin yer blinkin fortune told?" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1915
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Arrival Bairnsfather Blinkin Bruce Fortune
Welcome to the Late Arrival
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is a classic and humorous cartoon by British soldier-artist Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander magazine on October 15, 1915, during the height of World War I. The image depicts a group of disheveled and weary soldiers huddled around a campfire in the muddy trenches. One soldier, wearing a cap with a feather in it, turns to another soldier, who is late to the gathering, and asks, "Where have you been? Having your blinkin' fortune told?" This cartoon is a poignant reminder of the long and arduous waits that soldiers endured during the war. The soldiers in the image are shown to be in a state of exhaustion, with their clothes muddy and their faces weary, reflecting the harsh realities of life in the trenches. The use of humor in the cartoon serves to lighten the mood and provide a moment of respite from the horrors of war. Bairnsfather's cartoons, which often featured the character Old Bill, were popular among soldiers and civilians alike during World War I. They provided a much-needed source of entertainment and morale-boosting humor during a time of great hardship and uncertainty. The image of soldiers gathered around a campfire, sharing stories and laughter, is a powerful symbol of camaraderie and the human spirit in the face of adversity. The cartoon also serves as an important historical record of the experiences of soldiers during World War I. It provides a glimpse into the daily life and struggles of soldiers in the trenches, and offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served during the war. The image remains a powerful and enduring symbol of the human spirit and the resilience of soldiers in the face of adversity.
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