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French Propaganda postcard - WWI
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French Propaganda postcard - WWI
A French propaganda card from the end of the First World War, depicting a defiant Marianne, ordering Kaiser Wilhelm II ( The Cruel ), Emperor of the Barbarians to leave France as " your reign is over". Date: circa 1918
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Archetype Banished Barbarian Burning Country Side Cruelty Defiance Defiant Devastation Embodiment Kaiser Leave Marianne Ordered Pointing Wilhelm Ww 1
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This powerful propaganda postcard from the end of the First World War depicts a defiant Marianne, the embodiment of the French Republic, standing in the French countryside and ordering Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Cruel, Emperor of Germany, to leave France with the words "your reign is over." The image, which dates from circa 1918, reflects the intense nationalistic fervor and sense of victory that swept through France as the Allies emerged victorious from the Great War. Marianne, an archetypal symbol of France, is shown in traditional dress, holding a scepter and wearing a Phrygian cap, a symbol of liberty. She stands confidently with one hand pointing towards Germany, her other hand raised in a gesture of command. In the background, the devastation of war is evident, with smoke rising from the horizon and the countryside in ruins. The image of Kaiser Wilhelm II as the "Cruel Emperor of the Barbarians" was a common theme in French propaganda during the war, reflecting the widespread belief that Germany was a brutal and uncivilized enemy. The use of the term "barbarian" was intended to evoke a sense of otherness and to justify the harsh treatment of German prisoners of war and civilians. The image of Marianne ordering Kaiser Wilhelm II to leave France was a powerful symbol of French defiance and a reminder that the war was not yet over, despite the signing of the Armistice in November 1918. The postcard reflects the intense emotions and nationalistic fervor that marked the end of the First World War and the beginning of the peace negotiations that would ultimately lead to the Treaty of Versailles.
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