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A Landlady with her a prospective lodger
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A Landlady with her a prospective lodger
Seaside Landlady (discussing previous lodger):And to crown it all, she actually wanted to take alf of my lovely pictures down! So I tells er straight, You ain t got no soul for art. I says. You re an absolute Vandyke! Alfred Bestall (1892-1986) is best-known as the artist who drew Rupert Bear for thirty years. Previous to this, Bestall produced more than forty colour illustrations for The Tatler as well as countless humorous line drawings and cartoon sketches
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1892 1986 Absolute Ain T Bear Best Bestall Countless Discussing Drawings Drew Forty Illustrations Landlady Lodger Lovely Pictures Previous Produced Prospective Rupert Sea Side Sketches Soul Straight Tatler Tells Thirty Van Dyke Wanted Years 1925
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This charming print captures a seaside landlady in deep conversation with a prospective lodger, discussing the antics of her previous tenant. With animated gestures and a lively expression, the landlady recounts how her former lodger had the audacity to suggest taking down half of her beloved pictures from the walls. "And to crown it all," she exclaims, "she actually wanted to take half of my lovely pictures down! So I tells 'er straight, You ain't got no soul for art. I says. You're an absolute Vandyke!"
The image evokes a sense of nostalgia and history, transporting us back to a time when such interactions were commonplace in seaside boarding houses. The artist behind this delightful scene is none other than Alfred Bestall, renowned for his iconic illustrations of Rupert Bear for over thirty years.
Bestall's talent shines through in this snapshot of everyday life by the sea, capturing not just the characters but also their personalities and quirks. His work has an enduring charm that continues to captivate audiences decades after they were first created.
As we gaze upon this historical gem, we are reminded of the importance of art and creativity in our lives – something that transcends time and place. And perhaps we can even imagine ourselves as part of this whimsical world by the sea, where every picture tells a story.
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