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Who Said Robots? by George Studdy
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Who Said Robots? by George Studdy
A humorous illustration of Bonzo faced with robot versions of himself. The illustration mocked the craze for Bonzo merchandise that was popular at the time. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo, a small dog with saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding who first appeared in the Sketch in 1922. The Bonzo craze swept the world resulting in postcards, annuals, toys and other merchandise. Studdy also produced a large body of work for the Sketch before and after Bonzo including his later creation, Ooloo the cat. His early cartoon dogs were simply known as the Studdy Dog until readers demanded a name and Bruce Ingram, the ILN editor, suggested his immortal moniker. Credit should read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans Date: 1923
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Who Said Robots?
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, a humorous and thought-provoking illustration by the renowned British artist George Ernest Studdy, presents a delightful scene of Bonzo, his beloved small dog character with saucer-like eyes, surrounded by an assembly of robot versions of himself. This charming image, created in 1923, pokes fun at the widespread Bonzo merchandise craze that had taken the world by storm. Studdy, born in 1878, was a prolific illustrator, best known for his creation of Bonzo, which first appeared in The Sketch magazine in 1922. The Bonzo mania led to an avalanche of merchandise, including postcards, annuals, toys, and other collectibles. Studdy's earlier canine creations were simply referred to as the "Studdy Dog," but readers demanded a name, and Bruce Ingram, the editor of the Illustrated London News, suggested the iconic moniker. The artist, who passed away in 1948, also produced an extensive body of work for The Sketch before and after Bonzo, including his later creation, Ooloo the cat. In this illustration, Bonzo faces a curious predicament as he is confronted by an array of robotic duplicates, each bearing his distinctive features. The humorous contrast between the organic and mechanical highlights the absurdity of the merchandise craze while also emphasizing the unique charm of the original Bonzo. This illustration, Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans, showcases Studdy's exceptional artistic talent and his ability to satirically comment on the popular culture of his time. The image, dated 1923, remains a testament to the enduring appeal of Bonzo and the artist's remarkable legacy.
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