His Secret Sorrow, by Bairnsfather
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His Secret Sorrow, by Bairnsfather
His Secret Sorrow
" I reckon this blike must ave caught is face against one of them forts at Verdun"
A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, in The Bystander
1916
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Bairnsfather Bruce Secret Sorrow
His Secret Sorrow
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a poignant and thought-provoking cartoon by the renowned British satirical artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander in 1916 during the height of the First World War. The image captures the raw emotion and unspoken pain experienced by soldiers on the Western Front. The cartoon depicts a weary soldier, with a bandaged head and a haunted expression, leaning against a tree. His comrade, a fellow soldier, looks at him quizzically and asks, "I reckon this blike must have caught his face against one of them forts at Verdun." However, the true source of the soldier's sorrow is not revealed. The caption serves as a clever ruse, deflecting attention from the deeper emotional turmoil that the soldier is enduring. Bairnsfather's masterful use of humor and satire to explore the human condition in the face of war was a hallmark of his work during this period. "His Secret Sorrow" is a poignant reminder of the hidden emotional costs of war, a theme that resonated deeply with the British public during the First World War. The cartoon was published in The Bystander, a weekly British magazine known for its satirical and humorous content. Bairnsfather's work was particularly popular during the war years, as it provided a much-needed respite from the grim realities of the conflict. "His Secret Sorrow" remains a powerful and enduring image, a testament to the human spirit and the resilience of those who have served in times of war. This image is part of the extensive collection of historical prints and photographs available from Mary Evans Prints Online, a leading provider of high-quality visual content for educational, commercial, and personal use. The print is a valuable addition to any collection of World War I memorabilia or a study of the history of satirical art.
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