Tribunal Tribulation at Gruyere Castle, by Bairnsfather
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Tribunal Tribulation at Gruyere Castle, by Bairnsfather
Tribunal Tribulation at Gruyere Castle " After to-night, Lady Barbara, you ll have to drag these chains about and groan in the east wing, cos my exemptionss up on Monday" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander. Even ghosts are not exempt from being called to arms. Date: 1916
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Bairnsfather Bruce Bystander Chains Ghost Ghosts Gruyere Tribunal Tribulation
Tribunal Tribulation at Gruyere Castle
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is a poignant and humorous cartoon by renowned British satirical artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander magazine in 1916 during the height of the First World War. The image captures the harsh realities of the conflict, as even the supernatural realm is called upon to answer the call to duty. In the illustration, a ghostly figure, dressed in medieval attire, sits dejectedly on a wooden chair, shackled by heavy iron chains. A stern-looking tribunal board, reminiscent of a military tribunal, looms over him. The ghost, identified as Lady Barbara, gazes at the ground, her expression a mix of resignation and despair. A scroll in the hands of one of the tribunal members reads "Exemptions up on Monday." The caption beneath the image, spoken by one of the tribunal members, adds to the somber tone, "After to-night, Lady Barbara, you'll have to drag these chains about and groan in the east wing." This line highlights the unyielding nature of the war, which even extends to the afterlife. Bairnsfather's use of satire and dark humor in this cartoon serves to underscore the grim realities of the war, while also providing a brief moment of levity for those living through it. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War, and the far-reaching impact it had on people's lives, both living and dead. This historical print, with its intriguing blend of the supernatural and the military, is a testament to the power of art to capture the essence of a moment in history, and to provoke thought and reflection on the human condition.
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