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Kaiser Collection (#5)

"Kaiser: A Symbol of Power, Politics, and War" From Bismarck to the dropping pilot incident

Background imageKaiser Collection: Scorn of a Benedictine nun in the face of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany during his visit to

Scorn of a Benedictine nun in the face of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany during his visit to the Abbey of Namur in
6000445 Scorn of a Benedictine nun in the face of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany during his visit to the Abbey of Namur in occupied Belgium, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Background imageKaiser Collection: German 'Bluffikultur': caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II as the sower of false news, World War I

German "Bluffikultur": caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II as the sower of false news, World War I
6000294 German "Bluffikultur": caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II as the sower of false news, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans

Background imageKaiser Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany worried that Death will add his life to those sacrificed in the First

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany worried that Death will add his life to those sacrificed in the First World War
6000386 Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany worried that Death will add his life to those sacrificed in the First World War (colour litho) by Damblans

Background imageKaiser Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany seized by despondency at the progress of the war during a visit to

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany seized by despondency at the progress of the war during a visit to the Eastern Front
6000295 Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany seized by despondency at the progress of the war during a visit to the Eastern Front, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans

Background imageKaiser Collection: World War I anti-German propaganda postcard (litho)

World War I anti-German propaganda postcard (litho)
3094438 World War I anti-German propaganda postcard (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I anti-German propaganda postcard)

Background imageKaiser Collection: The Great Goth, 1914 (engraving)

The Great Goth, 1914 (engraving)
2639688 The Great Goth, 1914 (engraving) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satirically subtitled Design for a stained-glass window in a Neo-Gothic cathedral at)

Background imageKaiser Collection: The Vandals Emperor, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

The Vandals Emperor, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
486925 The Vandals Emperor, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 4th October 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageKaiser Collection: Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
486924 Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 20th September 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageKaiser Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II amongst his victorious troops in the market square of Elk

Kaiser Wilhelm II amongst his victorious troops in the market square of Elk, 13 February 1915 (litho)
3638322 Kaiser Wilhelm II amongst his victorious troops in the market square of Elk, 13 February 1915 (litho) by Schmidt, Hans W

Background imageKaiser Collection: King Edward VII at Friedrichshof (engraving)

King Edward VII at Friedrichshof (engraving)
1593386 King Edward VII at Friedrichshof (engraving) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VII at Friedrichshof)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II observing troops from Hanover, Oldenburg and Brunswick Regiments crossing

Kaiser Wilhelm II observing troops from Hanover, Oldenburg and Brunswick Regiments crossing the River San from
3638318 Kaiser Wilhelm II observing troops from Hanover, Oldenburg and Brunswick Regiments crossing the River San from the heights above Jaroslaw, Poland (litho) by Schmidt, Hans W

Background imageKaiser Collection: Tirpitz in Trouble (engraving)

Tirpitz in Trouble (engraving)
2788296 Tirpitz in Trouble (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tirpitz in Trouble)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II presenting the Iron Cross to German Aviators during World War I, c

Kaiser Wilhelm II presenting the Iron Cross to German Aviators during World War I, c. 1915 (b / w photo)
4072617 Kaiser Wilhelm II presenting the Iron Cross to German Aviators during World War I, c.1915 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Frederick the Art Student (engraving)

Frederick the Art Student (engraving)
2788284 Frederick the Art Student (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Art Student)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Father and Son (engraving)

Father and Son (engraving)
2788297 Father and Son (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father and Son. Illustration for The History of the Hun by Arthur Moreland)

Background imageKaiser Collection: A Postponement (engraving)

A Postponement (engraving)
2788293 A Postponement (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Postponement. Illustration for The History of the Hun by Arthur Moreland)

Background imageKaiser Collection: The German Emperor reviewing his British Regiment, the 1st Royal Dragoons, at Shorncliffe

The German Emperor reviewing his British Regiment, the 1st Royal Dragoons, at Shorncliffe, 8 November
1601439 The German Emperor reviewing his British Regiment, the 1st Royal Dragoons, at Shorncliffe, 8 November, the March Past (litho) by Begg

Background imageKaiser Collection: The Battle of Lissa, fought between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy, in 1866 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Lissa, fought between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy, in 1866 (oil on canvas)
XAM70497 The Battle of Lissa, fought between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy, in 1866 (oil on canvas) by Volanakis, Constantin (1835/37-1907); 164x127 cm; Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere

Background imageKaiser Collection: Composing The Hymn of Hate (engraving)

Composing The Hymn of Hate (engraving)
2788294 Composing The Hymn of Hate (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Composing The Hymn of Hate)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Christmas in the New Palace in Potsdam (engraving)

Christmas in the New Palace in Potsdam (engraving)
3621739 Christmas in the New Palace in Potsdam (engraving) by Grotemeyer, Fritz (1864-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in the New Palace in Potsdam)

Background imageKaiser Collection: The Visit of the German Emperor, the Kaiser and his British Dragoons (litho)

The Visit of the German Emperor, the Kaiser and his British Dragoons (litho)
1601245 The Visit of the German Emperor, the Kaiser and his British Dragoons (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the German Emperor)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Natasha Kaiser

Natasha Kaiser 400 Metres 03 August 1992 Date: 03 August 1992

Background imageKaiser Collection: Triumphal entry of the German Emperor into Paris (litho)

Triumphal entry of the German Emperor into Paris (litho)
3646220 Triumphal entry of the German Emperor into Paris (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumphal entry of the German Emperor into Paris. French cartoon)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Deutschlands Kaiserhaus (b / w photo)

Deutschlands Kaiserhaus (b / w photo)
3643043 Deutschlands Kaiserhaus (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deutschlands Kaiserhaus. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageKaiser Collection: Wilhelm I

Wilhelm I
3789616 Wilhelm I by Lenbach, Franz Seraph von (1836-1904); (add.info.: Wilhelm I, portrait by Franz Lenbach. King of Prussia and first German Emperor 22nd March 1797 - 9th March 1888. Heliogravure)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Proclamation of King Wilhelm I of Prussia as Emperor of Germany, Hall of Mirrors

Proclamation of King Wilhelm I of Prussia as Emperor of Germany, Hall of Mirrors, Palais de Versailles, France
6001376 Proclamation of King Wilhelm I of Prussia as Emperor of Germany, Hall of Mirrors, Palais de Versailles, France, 18 January 1871 (engraving) by Guenther

Background imageKaiser Collection: Crowds welcoming Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany at Berlin Station, 17 March 1871 (engraving)

Crowds welcoming Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany at Berlin Station, 17 March 1871 (engraving)
6001289 Crowds welcoming Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany at Berlin Station, 17 March 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Alexander III, Tsar of Russia (coloured engraving)

Alexander III, Tsar of Russia (coloured engraving)
5998691 Alexander III, Tsar of Russia (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III, Tsar of Russia)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Caricatures (colour litho)

Caricatures (colour litho)
5999660 Caricatures (colour litho) by Sirat, Joseph (1869-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricatures. Illustration from Nos Celebrites Contemporaines)

Background imageKaiser Collection: The Kaiser, relief on the Nationaldenkmal, monument commemorating the unification of Germany

The Kaiser, relief on the Nationaldenkmal, monument commemorating the unification of Germany, Rudesheim am Rhein
6031301 The Kaiser, relief on the Nationaldenkmal, monument commemorating the unification of Germany, Rudesheim am Rhein, Hesse (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Portrait, Victoria, Princess Royal, who was married to Emperor Frederick III of Germany

Portrait, Victoria, Princess Royal, who was married to Emperor Frederick III of Germany (b / w photo)
6030335 Portrait, Victoria, Princess Royal, who was married to Emperor Frederick III of Germany (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, First World War propaganda postcard (b / w photo)

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, First World War propaganda postcard (b / w photo)
6031206 Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, First World War propaganda postcard (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Transferring the Remains of Prince and Princess Bismarck to the Friedrichsruh Mausoleum (litho)

Transferring the Remains of Prince and Princess Bismarck to the Friedrichsruh Mausoleum (litho)
1051651 Transferring the Remains of Prince and Princess Bismarck to the Friedrichsruh Mausoleum (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Front cover of Le Mot, 6th February 1915 (colour litho)

Front cover of Le Mot, 6th February 1915 (colour litho)
STC383633 Front cover of Le Mot, 6th February 1915 (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le mauvais berger; Cartoon of Wilhelm II)

Background imageKaiser Collection: The Kaiser and the Royals, His Majesty inspecting the Regiment at Shorncliffe (litho)

The Kaiser and the Royals, His Majesty inspecting the Regiment at Shorncliffe (litho)
1040955 The Kaiser and the Royals, His Majesty inspecting the Regiment at Shorncliffe (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kaiser and the Royals)

Background imageKaiser Collection: The Kaiser unveiling the Monument at St Privat, Gravelotte (b / w photo)

The Kaiser unveiling the Monument at St Privat, Gravelotte (b / w photo)
1043019 The Kaiser unveiling the Monument at St Privat, Gravelotte (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Wilhelm II, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Wilhelm II, 1893 (oil on canvas)
698005 Wilhelm II, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Keller, Ferdinand (1842-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm II (1859-1941) German Emperor); eGalerie Bilderwelt; German, out of copyright

Background imageKaiser Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1910 (oil on canvas)
699219 Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Hering, Adolf Emil (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859 - 1941) German Emperor and King of Prussia

Background imageKaiser Collection: The Prince of Waless Visit to Germany for the Kaisers Birthday (engraving)

The Prince of Waless Visit to Germany for the Kaisers Birthday (engraving)
1629287 The Prince of Waless Visit to Germany for the Kaisers Birthday (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKaiser Collection: The late Empress Frederick (b / w photo)

The late Empress Frederick (b / w photo)
1629022 The late Empress Frederick (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Empress Frederick)

Background imageKaiser Collection: The Kaisers yacht Meteor crossing the finish line during the Kiel Week regatta (chromolitho)

The Kaisers yacht Meteor crossing the finish line during the Kiel Week regatta (chromolitho)
1094103 The Kaisers yacht Meteor crossing the finish line during the Kiel Week regatta (chromolitho) by Stoewer (Stower) Willy (1864-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKaiser Collection: German currency (chromolitho)

German currency (chromolitho)
961321 German currency (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German currency. Gold, silver and bronze coins)

Background imageKaiser Collection: The Return of the Kaiser from his Tour, the 'Hohenzollern'arriving at Malta (litho)

The Return of the Kaiser from his Tour, the "Hohenzollern"arriving at Malta (litho)
1064013 The Return of the Kaiser from his Tour, the " Hohenzollern" arriving at Malta (litho) by English School

Background imageKaiser Collection: The Kaiser in the Holy Land, the Service on the Mount of Olives (b / w photo)

The Kaiser in the Holy Land, the Service on the Mount of Olives (b / w photo)
1064004 The Kaiser in the Holy Land, the Service on the Mount of Olives (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kaiser in the Holy Land)

Background imageKaiser Collection: Emperor Franz Josef of Austria arriving at St. Stephans Cathedral, Vienna

Emperor Franz Josef of Austria arriving at St. Stephans Cathedral, Vienna
741361 Emperor Franz Josef of Austria arriving at St. Stephans Cathedral, Vienna, to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam), 1897; by Austrian School

Background imageKaiser Collection: Ave Kaiser, Imperator Moriture, Mortui te Salutamus, illustration from The Kaiser

Ave Kaiser, Imperator Moriture, Mortui te Salutamus, illustration from The Kaiser
779923 Ave Kaiser, Imperator Moriture, Mortui te Salutamus, illustration from The Kaisers Garland by Edmund J. Sullivan, pub

Background imageKaiser Collection: The writing on the wall, illustration from The Kaisers Garland by Edmund J

The writing on the wall, illustration from The Kaisers Garland by Edmund J
779922 The writing on the wall, illustration from The Kaisers Garland by Edmund J. Sullivan, pub. 1916 (litho) by Sullivan

Background imageKaiser Collection: Kultur - toad eater to Kaiser Comus, illustration from The Kaiser

Kultur - toad eater to Kaiser Comus, illustration from The Kaiser
779908 Kultur - toad eater to Kaiser Comus, illustration from The Kaisers Garland by Edmund J. Sullivan, pub. 1916 (litho) by Sullivan




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"Kaiser: A Symbol of Power, Politics, and War" From Bismarck to the dropping pilot incident, Kaiser Wilhelm II's reign as the German Emperor was filled with controversy and historical significance. His signature marked a pivotal era in European history. In the midst of World War I, Kaiser Wilhelm II stood tall alongside his wife Hermine, representing Germany's imperial might. Their presence on German postcards showcased their influence during this tumultuous time. The Chapel of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin stands as a testament to his legacy. This architectural marvel serves as a reminder of the power he wielded and the impact he had on Germany. Not only did Kaiser Wilhelm II leave an indelible mark on Germany but also influenced international relations. Queen Victoria and Prince Wilhelm of Prussia captured in a royal group photo at Palais Edinburgh exemplify alliances formed during that period. His relationship with Tsar Nicholas II further highlights his role in shaping global politics. The meeting between these two powerful leaders left lasting impressions on world affairs. Amidst war-torn Europe, Kaiser Wilhelm II presented medals to soldiers in Warsaw during World War I. This act symbolized both his support for troops and his determination to maintain control over territories under German rule. Today, when we think about "kaiser, " it is impossible not to reflect upon the complex persona Wilhelm II - a figure who embodied power, ambition, and ultimately contributed significantly to shaping our modern world.