Poster Print : Cartoon, A dry telegram, WW1
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Cartoon, A dry telegram, WW1
Cartoon, A dry telegram, showing a chef (a spy) writing to his boss, that after eight days the boxes of rubbish have contained nothing of diplomatic interest. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14187601
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Apron Bald Boss Boxes Broken Chef Chefs Cook Cooking Copper Espionage Kitchen Pans Plates Rubbish Satire Satires Spies Spying Telegram Vegetables
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Print of "Cartoon, A dry telegram" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating WW1-era cartoon depicts a clever chef, disguised as a spy, dryly reporting to his boss that after eight days of intercepting and searching through boxes of supposedly valuable intelligence, he has found absolutely nothing of diplomatic interest. Add a touch of historical charm to your space with this engaging and intriguing piece of art, now available as a high-quality poster print from Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Dry Telegram - The Unproductive Spy Chef in the Trenches of WWI (1915) Amidst the chaos and intensity of the First World War, the clandestine world of espionage continued to operate in the shadows. In this satirical cartoon from 1915, a bald, balding chef, dressed in an apron and holding a quill pen, sits in a dimly lit kitchen. With a frown on his face, he meticulously writes a telegram to his boss, a stern-looking man with a monocle, who stands behind him with a copper pan and a plate in hand. The chef's message reads, "Have been at it eight days. Boxes of 'rubbish' have contained nothing of diplomatic interest. Vegetables and fish still fresh." The scene is a clever play on words, as the term "rubbish" can be interpreted as both worthless information and household waste. The chef, who is supposed to be gathering intelligence, has instead been sorting through crates of vegetables and fish. The use of a telegram, a common means of communication during wartime, adds to the humor and irony of the situation. This cartoon serves as a reminder of the challenges and absurdities of wartime espionage, as well as the importance of maintaining a sense of humor in the face of adversity. The image also highlights the mundane and unexpected aspects of spy work, as even the most unlikely professions, such as cooking, could be enlisted in the service of the war effort.
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