Canvas Print : German Donkey / 1927
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German Donkey / 1927
How much can the German donkey carry? A reference to Dawes Plan of economic aid designed to enable Germany to pay war reparations. Date: 1927
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Media ID 14283962
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Carry Dawes Donkey Economic Enable Plan Reference Reparations 1927 Designed
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating 'German Donkey / 1927' Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic historical image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph, taken in 1927, depicts a strong German donkey, a symbol of resilience and determination during a time of economic hardship. With the backdrop of the Dawes Plan, an economic aid program aimed at helping Germany recover from war reparations, this image carries a powerful and thought-provoking message. Elevate your home or office decor with this beautifully printed, high-quality canvas, and let the story of the German Donkey inspire you every day.
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 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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 thought-provoking image from 1927, titled "How much can the German Donkey Carry?", is a poignant political cartoon that commentates on the economic burden placed upon Germany following the end of World War I. The cartoon, which was published during the year that saw the implementation of the Dawes Plan, depicts a German donkey struggling under the weight of an enormous pack labeled "War Debts." The donkey's expression of exhaustion and despair reflects the collective sentiment of the German people, who were grappling with the immense financial obligations imposed upon them as part of the Treaty of Versailles. The Dawes Plan, named after its architect, Charles G. Dawes, was an international economic initiative designed to help Germany pay its war reparations. The plan provided short-term loans to Germany, enabling the country to meet its reparations payments while also stabilizing its economy. However, the cartoonist's intention was not to celebrate this economic aid but rather to highlight the overwhelming burden that Germany continued to bear. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the historical events that shaped the interwar period, a time marked by economic instability and political turmoil. The cartoon's enduring relevance lies in its ability to evoke the complexities of international relations and the human cost of war. This print, with its rich historical context, is an essential addition to any collection focusing on the political and economic history of the 20th century.
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