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Cartoon, The Kaisers dream, WW1
Cartoon, The Kaisers dream (or nightmare) after losing at Verdun -- a ginger-haired angel holding a rabbit. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14240812
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Angel Baionnette Bedroom Blood Defeat Defeated Dream Eagle Failure Ginger Kaiser Losing Nightmare Rabbit Rabbits Symbol Symbolic Symbolism Verdun Wilhelm Wings
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant and thought-provoking cartoon "The Kaiser's Dream (or Nightmare)" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, dated 1916, depicts a ginger-haired angel hovering over a sleeping Kaiser, holding a rabbit, symbolizing the horrors and futility of war. Add this timeless piece to your collection and bring a touch of historical significance and artistic depth to your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Kaiser's Dream (or Nightmare) after Losing at Verdun
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is a poignant and symbolic political cartoon from 1916, created during the height of World War I. This powerful image, published in the United States, depicts German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II lying in a state of distress in his bedroom, his crown askew on the bed. The once proud and powerful monarch is shown with ginger hair, a distinctive feature that adds a humanizing touch to the image. In the background, an ominous eagle, a traditional symbol of the German Empire, is shown with its wings spread wide, its expression one of disappointment and despair. The eagle clutches a laurel wreath in its talons, symbolizing the lost victories and honor of the German military. The most striking element of the cartoon, however, is the ginger-haired angel that hovers over the Kaiser, holding a rabbit by its ears. The angel's red wings are stained with blood, a stark reminder of the horrors of war and the countless lives lost in the Battle of Verdun. The rabbit, a symbol of peace and innocence, adds an ironic contrast to the scene, highlighting the senseless violence and destruction of war. The Battle of Verdun, which took place from February to December 1916, was one of the longest and deadliest battles of World War I, with over 700,000 casualties. The German offensive failed to achieve its strategic objectives, and the battle is often considered a turning point in the war, as the Allies were able to regain the initiative. This powerful and thought-provoking cartoon captures the emotional and psychological impact of the war on both the soldiers on the front lines and the political leaders who sent them there. It is a reminder of the human cost of conflict and the importance of seeking peace and understanding in times of strife.
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