Boardman Robinson

Cartoons on the War (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

These drawings are selections from Cartoons published, for the most part, in a daily newspaper. They represent the emotions evoked by the news from day to day, and make no pretense to a philosophic viewpoint. They do seek to express, however, a deep conviction that Germany is chiefly to blame for the war.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: iOnlineShopping.com
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Februar 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788832508147
• Artikelnr.: 55106560

Autorenporträt

Boardman Robinson (1876-1952) was a prominent Canadian-American artist and illustrator, revered for his powerful editorial cartoons that often took on substantial socio-political themes. With a career that extended into the first half of the 20th century, Robinson's artistic commentary proved influential amid major world events, such as World War I and the Russian Revolution. His collection 'Cartoons on the War' offers a poignant reflection on the wartime atmosphere, employing sharp wit and an often somber tone to encapsulate the era's complexities and the human condition within it. Robinson's style is characterized by bold strokes and an impressionistic approach to realism, seamlessly intertwined with an undercurrent of activism that would consistently challenge and provoke his audience. His work stands among the poignant portrayals of an artist deeply entrenched in the world's unfolding narratives, as he maintained an unwavering commitment to the power of visual satire in the discourse of public opinion and policy critique. Robinson, through 'Cartoons on the War', solidified his legacy as a figure whose pen served equally as an artistic tool and a weapon against societal ills. His contributions extend beyond the pages of his drawings, qualifying him as not just an artist, but a visual historian of the tumultuous times he chronicled.