1914! Les Assassins
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1914! Les Assassins
1914! Les Assassins!. Wilhelm I, lst Kaiser (1797-1888), and Wilhelm II, German Kaiser and King of Prussia (1859-1941), wearing masks and carrying bloody knives. In the background is a large outline of the Imperial eagle with blood dripping from his talons. Date 1914
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1914! Les Assassins: A Chilling Depiction of Wilhelm I and Wilhelm II as Assassins, Wearing Masks and Carrying Bloody Knives This haunting poster, titled "1914! Les Assassins," depicts a chilling scene of two figures cloaked in darkness, their faces obscured by masks, and holding bloody knives. The masked men are none other than Wilhelm I, the first German Kaiser and King of Prussia (1797-1888), and his son Wilhelm II (1859-1941), the last German Kaiser. The image, created in 1914, is a stark reminder of the political turmoil and violence that was to come. In the background, a large outline of the Imperial eagle, a symbol of the German Empire, is depicted with blood dripping from its talons. The eagle's piercing gaze and spread wings seem to loom over the two figures, as if to suggest their actions were sanctioned by the very symbol of the German Empire. The poster's title, "1914! Les Assassins," translates to "1914! The Assassins," and the use of this title adds to the ominous tone of the image. The word "assassins" implies a deliberate and calculated act of violence, and the fact that it is applied to two figures who were the leaders of the German Empire at the time only adds to the shock value of the image. It is important to note that this poster was not created for commercial use, but rather as a political statement. The exact origin and context of the poster are unclear, but it is believed to have been created in response to the political instability and violence that was occurring in Germany at the time. The use of masks and the imagery of blood and violence may have been intended to provoke thought and discussion about the actions of the German leadership and the direction of the German Empire. Overall, this poster is a powerful and evocative image that captures the political tension and violence of 1914 Germany. The use of masks, blood, and the Imperial eagle creates a chilling and memorable visual representation of a pivotal moment in German history.
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