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Poster Print : WW1 - What did you do in the Great War, Daddy?
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WW1 - What did you do in the Great War, Daddy?
Child: " And is the War really over, Daddy? Father: " Practically, My Boy." Child: " Then may I ask you a question about it which I couldn t ask till it WAS over?" Father: " Certainly, My Son." Child: " Well, what I want to know is, what DID you do in the Great War, Daddy?" Satirical skit on the famous war recruitment poster: " Daddy, what did You do in the Great War?" after Savile Lumley, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee. Date: 1919
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Armchair Asks Daddy Effort Enquiring Guilt Guilty Hard Hitting Innocence Innocent Involvement Lampoon Lumley Participation Punch Questioning Questions Recruitment Ridden Satire Satirical Savile Shame Shepperton 1919 Cowardice Skit
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the poignant "WW1 - What did you do in the Great War, Daddy?" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a heartfelt conversation between a father and his curious child, with the captioned question hanging in the air as the father responds, "Practically, My Boy. And then may I ask you a question about it which I could not ask till it was over." This powerful poster print is a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of the First World War and makes for a thought-provoking addition to any home or office space. Order yours today and let this image spark conversation and reflection on the sacrifices and lessons of the past.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 61.5cm x 44.2cm (24.2" x 17.4")
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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And So, the Great War came to an end in 1919, but the weight of its impact was felt deeply by generations to come. In this poignant and satirical image, a young boy, with wide-eyed innocence, asks his father, "Daddy, what did you do in the Great War?" The father, weary and guilt-ridden, responds, "Practically, my boy. And is the War really over, Daddy?", the child inquires further. This powerful image, titled "Daddy, what did You do in the Great War?" is a skit on the famous war recruitment poster "Showing the Way: General Sir William Robertson" published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1919, created by Savile Lumley. The original poster depicted a soldier, Sir William Robertson, seated in an armchair, confidently pointing the way to enlistment, with the caption "What did YOU do in the Great War?" However, in this satirical take, the roles are reversed, and the father, once a soldier, is now an ordinary citizen, left to grapple with the questions of war and its consequences. The image is a hard-hitting lampoon that explores the complexities of wartime involvement, the guilt and shame felt by those who participated, and the innocence of those who ask the difficult questions. The image, with its thought-provoking caption, invites us to reflect on the impact of war on individuals and families, and the importance of asking the tough questions, even when the answers may be difficult to bear.
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