Captain Bruce Bairnsfather
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Captain Bruce Bairnsfather
A snapshot by an American officer somewhere in France of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather (1888-1959), soldier cartoonist and creator of the Old Bill character and Fragments of France for The Bystander magazine. Date: 1918
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This evocative snapshot captures the essence of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, a British soldier and renowned cartoonist, during the final year of the First World War. Taken by an American officer somewhere in France in 1918, the image reveals Bairnsfather in his military uniform, a pipe clenched between his teeth and a thoughtful expression on his face. Known for his satirical and humorous depictions of life on the Western Front, Bairnsfather's work appeared regularly in The Bystander magazine under the pseudonym "Fragments from France." His most famous character, Old Bill, became an iconic symbol of the common soldier's experiences during the war. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the life of this influential artist and soldier, who used his talent to bring a touch of humor and humanity to the harsh realities of the battlefield.
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