Marianne and the British Bulldog - Franco-British Exhbition
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Marianne and the British Bulldog - Franco-British Exhbition
Marianne smiles favourably toward the British Bulldog - a symbolic postcard, denoting the thawing of international relations between France and Britain following the Entente Cordiale (signed in 1904) - a shift in feeling celebrated by the Franco-Britsih Exhibition of 1908, from whence this card originates. Date: 1908
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print depicts Marianne, the symbolic archetype of the French Republic, extending a warm and favourable smile towards the British Bulldog. The image, a postcard from the Franco-British Exhibition of 1908, marks a significant shift in international relations between France and Britain following the signing of the Entente Cordiale in 1904. The Entente Cordiale, a diplomatic agreement between the two nations, brought an end to centuries of conflict and marked the beginning of a new era of friendship and cooperation. Marianne, depicted as a pretty woman wearing a Phrygian cap, the symbol of liberty, embodies the spirit of the French Republic. The British Bulldog, a national symbol of strength and tenacity, represents the United Kingdom. The thawing of relations between the two archetypes is a powerful symbol of the newfound camaraderie between the two nations. The Franco-British Exhibition of 1908, held in London, celebrated this shift in feeling and showcased the cultural, artistic, and industrial achievements of both nations. This print serves as a testament to the enduring symbolism of the Entente Cordiale and the enduring friendship between France and Britain. The Entente Cordiale of 1904 was a major turning point in international relations, paving the way for the Allied Powers to come together during World War I and ultimately leading to the end of the conflict. This image of Marianne and the British Bulldog smiling at each other is a reminder of the power of diplomacy and the importance of building bridges between nations.
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