Poster Print : Cartoon, The imperial eagle, WW1
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Cartoon, The imperial eagle, WW1
Cartoon, The imperial eagle. He will return to his eyrie devoid of feathers, never to return. A comment on a German retreat during the First World War. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14240826
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Baionnette Blood Claws Clouds Defeat Defeated Drops Eagle Eagles Feathers Loser Retreat Retreating Return Returning Symbol Symbolic Symbolism Talons Thin Weak Eyrie
20x30 inch Poster Print
Experience the historical depth of the past with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the iconic cartoon, "The Imperial Eagle" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful and poignant image, dated 1916, depicts a cartoon eagle, symbolizing the German military, returning to its nest with no feathers left, symbolizing a devastating defeat during World War 1. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Imperial Eagle's Disquieting Return: A Symbolic Commentary on the German Retreat during the First World War (1916) Amidst the tumultuous skies of the Western Front during the First World War, the Imperial Eagle, a once proud and majestic symbol of German power and dominance, makes a disquieting return to its eyrie. In this poignant and thought-provoking cartoon from 1916, the eagle is depicted as a defeated and weary creature, its once resplendent plumage now replaced by the stains of blood and the absence of feathers. The eagle's claws, once sharp and menacing, now appear thin and weak, as if reflecting the waning strength of the German forces. The image of the Imperial Eagle, a long-standing heraldic symbol of the Holy Roman Empire, had been adopted as a national emblem by the German Empire during the late 19th century. Its return to its eyrie, devoid of feathers, is a powerful and symbolic commentary on the German retreat during the First World War. The drops of red blood against the stark, white clouds serve as a stark reminder of the heavy toll of war and the sacrifices made by both sides. As the eagle's wings, once spread wide in the sky, are now folded in submission, the image evokes a sense of loss, defeat, and the transience of power. This powerful and evocative cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the ephemeral nature of power and dominance. The Imperial Eagle's Disquieting Return is a poignant and thought-provoking piece of historical art, offering a unique perspective on the events of the First World War and the symbolism of the time.
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