Bell, William Frederick, 1896-1920 :Joys of war. 'Baksheesh's'. W. F. Bell, France. [1916?].

Date
1915 - 1916
By
Bell, William Frederick, 1895-1920
Reference
A-222-006
Description

A cheerful-looking soldier seated on his trunk, a pipe and four cigarettes in his mouth, cigarette buts at his feet, his helmet upturned and filled with further packets and tins of cigarettes. He is reading a magazine called Blighty ... [illegible] of Rumour

An original drawing for the British publication 'Shell shocks' (London, Jarrold, 1916)

Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - Title in pencil; also alternative title in indelible pencil and pencil below work; W F Bell, France, in ink, lower right

Quantity: 1 drawing(s).

Physical Description: Pencil & ink, 278 x 184 mm (irregular)

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Part of
Bell, William Frederick, 1896-1920 :[Caricatures and cartoons relating to the First World War. 1914-1916]
Format
1 drawing(s), Works of art, Wash drawings, Cartoons (Commentary), Pencil & ink, 278 x 184 mm (irregular)
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