Original Punch Cartoon Squandering Fuel WWII Print Sept 1942

Description

Description:
Authentic vintage WWII cartoon from Punch or The London Charivari, dated September 30, 1942, titled “Squandering Fuel” by renowned illustrator Bernard Partridge. This powerful political cartoon critiques Nazi Germany’s catastrophic campaign at Stalingrad, depicting a uniformed figure (likely representing Hitler or the Nazi regime) shoveling German soldiers into the flames of war—symbolically fueling the devastating Eastern Front conflict.

An intense and darkly satirical piece of wartime propaganda art, this original 1940s print captures the escalating horrors of World War II and is a stark reminder of the human cost of militaristic hubris.

• Date: September 30, 1942

• Dimensions (approx. mounted): 8.25 x 11.75 inches (A4 size including mount)

• Condition: Over 80 years old. Mild aging such as slight paper yellowing or foxing may be present, adding to its authentic vintage character.

• Mounted: Yes – professionally mounted on black archival card

• Artist: Bernard Partridge

• Publication: Punch Magazine (The London Charivari)

• Theme: Battle of Stalingrad, WWII propaganda, Nazi military failure

This historically significant piece is ideal for collectors of military ephemera, students of World War II history, and anyone interested in wartime satire and propaganda.