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The United Universe Team (colour litho)
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The United Universe Team (colour litho)
964632 The United Universe Team (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United Universe Team. From Truth, 25 December 1899.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22648902
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Boer Cricket Cricket Ground Cricket Match Diplomacy Emile Loubet Foreign Policy Francis Joseph I Kaiser Nations Nicholas Ii Paul Kruger South African Transvaal Tsar Turkish Culture Wilhelm Ii Austria Austrian Central Turkey Chineses Franz Josef I Turk
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The United Universe Team
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is a vibrant and captivating color lithograph that takes us back to the 19th century. This satirical cartoon, created by an anonymous English School artist, showcases a gathering of prominent political figures from various nations engaged in a cricket match. The print offers a scathing satire on foreign policy and diplomacy during that era. The image features caricatures of influential politicians such as Franz Josef I of Austria, Paul Kruger of South Africa, Emile Loubet of France, Nicholas II of Russia, and Wilhelm II of Germany. Each character represents their respective nation's interests and ideologies. Amidst the cricket ground backdrop lies an intricate web of political alliances and rivalries. The cartoon cleverly highlights the power dynamics between these nations through exaggerated facial expressions and symbolic gestures. This satirical drawing not only mocks the diplomatic relations between countries but also reflects upon larger global issues at play during that time period. It touches upon topics like colonialism, territorial disputes, cultural differences, and even hints at tensions in the Middle East. "The United Universe Team" serves as both entertainment and social commentary for its Victorian audience. Its detailed composition invites viewers to analyze the complex relationships between nations while enjoying this unique blend of sportsmanship and politics captured within one frame.
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