Cartoon, Round figures, WW1
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Cartoon, Round figures, WW1
Cartoon, Round figures. A French gendarme officiously challenges a civilian man about his age. The document says 47, but he is sure the man looks nearer 50. Date: 1916
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Afraid Aged Authority Baionnette Challenge Challenging Civilian Civilians Document Fear Figures Frightened Gendarme Policeman Policemen Question Questioning Rifle Weapon Officious
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the midst of the chaos and turmoil of World War I, the mundane and routine aspects of life continued unabated. This satirical cartoon from 1916 captures the moment of tension between a French gendarme and a civilian man, both clad in their respective uniforms and helmets. The gendarme, embodying the authority and rigidity of the military and law enforcement, interrogates the man about his age. The document in the gendarme's hand states that the man is 47, but the gendarme is convinced that he looks closer to 50. The man, with a fearful expression on his face, appears to be both intimidated and anxious, as the gendarme's questioning and challenging demeanor leaves him uncertain and unsure. The round figures of the gendarme and the man, drawn in a simple and exaggerated style, add to the cartoon's humorous and lighthearted tone, despite the underlying tension and unease. The use of the baionette, a type of infantry weapon, as a prop for the gendarme further emphasizes the military context of the scene. This cartoon, created during the height of the war in 1916, offers a glimpse into the daily life and experiences of the men and women living through the First World War. It serves as a reminder of the complexities and contradictions of wartime life, where moments of fear and uncertainty were interspersed with moments of levity and humor.
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