League Of Nations Collection (#2)

The Palace of Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

The League of Nations (Poster), 1920. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
The League of Nations (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

SWITZERLAND: GENEVA. Lovely Geneva, home of the League of Nations, Switzerland. Stereograph, c1920

LEAGUE OF NATIONS, 1924. The Fifth Assembly of the League of Nations in session in the Hall of the Reformation, Geneva, Switzerland, September-October 1924

ARISTIDE BRIAND (1862-1932). French statesman. Briand delivering a speech on disarmament before the Ninth Assembly of the League of Nations in the Hall of the Reformation, Geneva, Switzerland

LEAGUE OF NATIONS, 1924. Opening session of the Fifth Assembly of the League of Nations in the Hall of the Reformation, Geneva, Switzerland, 1 September 1924

INDIA: MALARIA, c1929. Children of the workers from the firewood section just above Madras about to have their spleens checked for malaria by the League of Nations Malaria Investigation Committee

LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON. American cartoon, 1920, blaming the demise in the U.S. Senate of the League of Nations on Senator Henry Cabot Lodge

A 1919 cartoon by J. N. ( Ding ) Darling on the appropriation of Woodrow Wilsons right of self-determination by
CARTOON: LEAGUE OF NATIONS. A 1919 cartoon by J.N. ( Ding ) Darling on the appropriation of Woodrow Wilsons right of self-determination by the Senate forces opposed to the Versailles Treaty

A 1920 cartoon by J. N. ( Ding ) Darling on the Senate battle, led by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON. A 1920 cartoon by J.N. ( Ding ) Darling on the Senate battle, led by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, against President Woodrow Wilsons Versailles Treaty and League of Nations

American cartoon, c1919, illustrating President Woodrow Wilsons deep commitment
WILSON: LEAGUE OF NATIONS. American cartoon, c1919, illustrating President Woodrow Wilsons deep commitment and personal sense of responsibility to the League of Nations

28th President of the United States. Wilson (right) with his physician, Rear Admiral Cary T
WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924). 28th President of the United States. Wilson (right) with his physician, Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, on their return to Washington, D.C

A 1919 cartoon by J. N. ( Ding ) Darling on Woodrow Wilsons efforts to gain Congressional support for the Versailles
CARTOON: LEAGUE OF NATIONS. A 1919 cartoon by J.N. ( Ding ) Darling on Woodrow Wilsons efforts to gain Congressional support for the Versailles Treaty and the League of Nations

Gainst the League, Ain t You Warren? Cartoon by Rollin Kirby from the New York World, 26 July 1920
LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON. Gainst the League, Ain t You Warren? Cartoon by Rollin Kirby from the New York World, 26 July 1920, in which presidential candidate Warren G

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"League of Nations: A Bubble Bursting Dream" In the aftermath of World War I, a glimmer of hope emerged in the form of the League of Nations. Conceived by Woodrow Wilson, this international organization aimed to prevent future conflicts and promote peace among nations. However, as depicted in anonymous artwork titled "Blowing Bubbles, " it seemed like an idealistic notion that could easily burst. The Treaties of Paris in 1919 marked the partitioning of Europe, with unknown creators capturing this significant moment in history through their artwork. The world was divided and fragile, yet there was optimism that the League would bring unity and stability. But satire soon took hold as Russian artist Vladimir Mayakovsky created a poster mocking the League's ineffectiveness. It portrayed a comical scene where being part of this organization meant nothing more than blowing bubbles into thin air – empty promises without substance. Even American cartoons joined in on ridiculing the League's shortcomings. One cartoon humorously questioned what difference it would make if they were actually part of it or not. Skepticism grew as doubts about its efficacy spread. Woodrow Wilson himself, captured in a black-and-white photograph from 1919, had high hopes for his brainchild but faced opposition at home that hindered America's full participation. His vision clashed with political realities. Germany raised its tombstone to symbolize burying the Treaty of Versailles – another blow to faith in international cooperation underpinned by the League. Kladderadatsch's illustration from 1926 showcased Germany's discontentment with these imposed terms. Meanwhile, President Poincare gave an opening address at Quai d'Orsay during the Peace Conference; little did he know that his words would be overshadowed by subsequent disillusionment towards global collaboration efforts. "The lamb from slaughter" ink drawing depicted how smaller nations felt vulnerable within this new framework despite their membership status – questioning the League's ability to protect them from aggression.