Metal Print : France Announces Annex
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France Announces Annex
CARTOON: France announces annexation
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1893 Annex Annexation Announces Elephant Siam Thailand
20"x24" (61x51cm) Metal Print
Add a bold and whimsical touch to your home or office decor with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring the iconic cartoon "France Announces Annexation" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This eye-catching metal print showcases France making a grand announcement, bringing a playful and lighthearted take on historical events. The high-quality metal print not only delivers stunning visuals but also provides a durable and modern finish that adds depth and texture to any space. Bring a unique and charming touch to your interior design with this timeless and humorous piece.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 60.9cm x 50.8cm (24" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 51.4cm (24.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing and humorous political cartoon from 1893, titled "France Announces Annexation," we witness a grand and pompous King of France standing atop an ornate palace balcony, declaring to the world below his country's latest territorial acquisition. The object of France's desire? None other than the elephantine Siam, represented as a large, regal pachyderm adorned with the Thai national flag. The scene is set against a backdrop of historical significance, as European powers were actively expanding their colonial empires through strategic annexations and diplomatic maneuvers. In this instance, France, personified by a monarch draped in the tricolor flag, is shown extending his scepter towards Siam, symbolizing his claim to the land. The cartoonist's use of an elephant to represent Siam is a clever nod to the country's former name, which translates to "Land of the Free," but is also the Thai word for elephant. This playful juxtaposition highlights the irony of the situation, as Siam, a once-independent nation, is being forcibly incorporated into the French empire. The cartoon's whimsical style adds an element of levity to the serious subject matter, making it a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of the late 19th century. The intricate details of the palace, the regal attire of the French king, and the majestic presence of the elephant all contribute to the visual richness of the image, making it a captivating piece of historical art. This cartoon serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationships between European powers and their colonial subjects during this era, and the ways in which political satire was used to comment on and critique the events of the day.
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