Canvas 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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Media ID 4347202
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Coal Crisis Forcibly Reparations Ruhr 1923
10"x10" (25x25cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history into your home with our stunning Ruhr Crisis Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the tense moment during the 1923 Ruhr Crisis when French troops entered German territory to seize coal as reparations. Our high-quality canvas prints are professionally produced using premium materials to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details. Add this powerful piece of historical art to your decor and start a conversation about the past."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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
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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