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Wilhelm Returns Home
THE HONOURS OF WAR - After defeating France, Kaiser Wilhelm I returns home with Alsace and Lorraine - and a sceptre dripping with French blood
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Media ID 621690
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1873 Alsace Blood Defeating Dripping Franco Honours Kaiser Lorraine Prussian Returns Sceptre Wilhelm
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Wilhelm Returns Home Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your home or office décor. This captivating artwork, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a powerful moment in history: Kaiser Wilhelm I's triumphant return home after defeating France, with Alsace and Lorraine in tow. The image, titled "The Honours of War," vividly portrays the sceptre dripping with French blood, symbolizing the hard-earned victory. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted using premium materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques to ensure a stunning, vibrant representation of this iconic piece. Experience the rich history and intriguing detail of this captivating artwork in your very own space. Order your Wilhelm Returns Home Canvas Print from Media Storehouse today.
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 powerful and thought-provoking print captures a pivotal moment in history - Kaiser Wilhelm I returning home after defeating France, with Alsace and Lorraine in tow. The image depicts the Kaiser holding a sceptre dripping with French blood, symbolizing the brutal cost of war.
The cartoonish style adds an element of satire to the scene, highlighting the irony of celebrating victory at such a high human cost. The events depicted here took place in September 1873, marking a significant chapter in Prussian history.
Alsace and Lorraine are prominently featured in the background, serving as tangible reminders of Germany's territorial gains from their defeated enemy. The Kaiser's triumphant expression contrasts sharply with the somber reality of war - a reminder that victory often comes at great sacrifice.
This historical snapshot is not just a representation of past events but also serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of conflict. It challenges viewers to reflect on the true "honours" of war and question whether triumphs achieved through bloodshed can ever truly be celebrated.
Mary Evans Picture Library has captured this complex narrative with skill and sensitivity, inviting us to delve deeper into our understanding of this tumultuous period in European history.
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