Cartoon, Boche idealism, WW1
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Cartoon, Boche idealism, WW1
Cartoon, Boche idealism -- a fat German with food and drink on the table and portraits of two German philosophers (Leibniz and Kant) on the wall. Date: 1915
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This satirical cartoon from 1915, titled "Boche Idealism," depicts a plump and overweight German man, often referred to as a "Boche" during World War I, sitting comfortably at a well-laden table. The man is surrounded by an abundance of food and drink, representing the perceived excesses and indulgences of the German people during the war. Hanging on the wall behind him are portraits of two renowned German philosophers, Leibniz and Kant, their red-ginger hair, glasses, and moustaches contrasting with the man's image. The juxtaposition of the philosopher portraits and the gluttonous figure is a commentary on the perceived disconnect between German intellectualism and the brutal realities of the war. The cartoonist's use of satire highlights the belief that the German people, despite their intellectual heritage, had lost touch with the ideals of reason and morality. The man's slippers and relaxed posture further emphasize his complacency and disregard for the horrors of the war. This cartoon was created during the height of World War I, a time when anti-German sentiment was widespread in the Allied nations. The use of derogatory terms like "Boche" and the portrayal of Germans as uncivilized and indulgent were common in propaganda and media during this period. The image serves as a reminder of the complex and often negative ways in which the war was represented and understood during this time.
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