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World War One humorous postcard by George Ranstead
Humorous illustration on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps and produced a large number of hand drawn postcards during the period. As a girl dreamily contemplates a full moon from the window of her bedroom thinking that her sweetheart is seeing the same thing, wherever he is in France, her other half curses the same moon for providing some very unwelcome light during a nocturnal expedition to lay barbed wire in No Mans Land. The cartoons humour is very much inspired by that of Bruce Bairnsfather, the foremost cartoonist of WWI
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20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of humorous World War One poster prints, featuring this charming and rare postcard by George Ranstead. This delightful illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the unique perspective of an amateur artist who served in the Army Pay Corps during the war. With a witty and lighthearted take on the Great War experience, these poster prints make a perfect addition to any historical or military-themed space. Bring a touch of history and humor to your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.5cm x 76.8cm (19.5" x 30.2")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
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 Moonlit Misunderstanding: A Humorous Take on World War One by George Ranstead This delightful postcard, created by amateur artist George Ranstead during the Great War, showcases a charming yet humorous misunderstanding between a couple separated by the vast expanse of the Western Front. The image on the left depicts a young girl gazing out of her bedroom window, lost in thought as she contemplates the full moon and wonders if her sweetheart, off fighting in France, is also gazing at the same celestial body. The tranquil scene is further enhanced by the idyllic image of a white picket fence and a quaint, royal-blue title: 'My Sweetheart's Dream.' On the right side of the postcard, however, the mood shifts dramatically as we find a soldier, cursing the very same moon for its unwelcome illumination. As he and his comrades toil in the dead of night to lay barbed wire in No Man's Land, the moon's light casts an unforgiving glow on their dangerous work. The soldier's grumpy expression and the title 'My Sweetheart's Nightmare' perfectly encapsulate the stark contrast between the romantic notions of war and the harsh realities of life in the trenches. Ranstead's humorous illustration is reminiscent of the work of Bruce Bairnsfather, the foremost cartoonist of World War One, who also used humor to shed light on the absurdities and hardships of the war. This postcard serves as a poignant reminder of the dreams, desires, and challenges that soldiers and their loved ones faced during this pivotal time in history.
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