Photographic Print : Ruhr Crisis / 1923
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Ruhr Crisis / 1923
The French forcibly take coal from the Ruhr when Germany defaults on reparations
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Coal Crisis Forcibly Reparations Ruhr 1923
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience history like never before with our exclusive Media Storehouse collection of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Ruhr Crisis / 1923," showcases a pivotal moment in world history as French troops forcibly take coal from the Ruhr region of Germany following the country's default on reparations. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and expertly printed, these high-quality prints bring historical stories to life in your home or office. Each print is rights managed, ensuring authenticity and the ability to add a unique, educational touch to any space.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the Ruhr Crisis in February 1923, an pivotal moment in international history when the French military forcibly occupied the German industrial region of the Ruhr to secure coal shipments as reparations for Germany's wartime debts. With Germany unable to meet its reparations payments following the hyperinflation that had decimated its economy, the French military intervention marked a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between the two nations. In the image, a French soldier stands guard over a pile of coal, symbolizing the strategic resource at the heart of the dispute. The German miners, who had been striking in protest against the French occupation, are absent from the scene, highlighting the stark power dynamic between the two countries. The desolate landscape, dotted with abandoned machinery and empty buildings, underscores the economic devastation wrought by the crisis. The Ruhr Crisis marked a turning point in the history of the interwar period, leading to the withdrawal of French troops in May 1923 and the signing of the Dawes Plan, which provided Germany with a loan to help stabilize its economy. However, the crisis also sowed the seeds for the rise of the Nazi party and the eventual outbreak of World War II. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex geopolitical issues that shaped the early 20th century and the far-reaching consequences of economic instability and international conflict.
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