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Posts tagged ‘do-gooders’

Do-Gooder to the Rescue

This image, labeled “Do Gooder” by Floyd, depicts a man in red shirt and hat lifting a bird in its nest, presumably to replace it in a tree.

Something about this drawing suggests a Royal Canadian mountie, or perhaps a Dudley Do-Right character, coming to the rescue of an unfortunate fallen bird. His muscular physique, steely gaze, and strong jawline speak of a hero for whom such tasks are routine.

Good Do-Gooders

Good Do-Gooders Do Gooder Than No Good Do-Gooders Do

There are two iterations of this intriguing drawing. In this one, a hovering “do-gooder” offers fish bones to two men scavenging for scraps. A second version shows less detail in the scrap-pile and only one man.