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Eisner / Riding the Lion
KURT EISNER I Eisner rides the lion triumphantly, having organised the Munich revolution and overthrown the monarchy
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Kurt Lion Monarchy Munich Organised Overthrown Revolution Rides Triumphantly Eisner
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the thrill of history with our exquisite print of "Eisner / Riding the Lion" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This iconic photograph captures the moment of triumph as Kurt Eisner, the leader of the Munich Revolution, boldly rides a lion, symbolizing his successful overthrow of the monarchy. Our high-quality photographic prints bring history to life, allowing you to relive moments that shaped the world. Add this inspiring image to your home or office decor and be inspired by the power of human resilience and determination.
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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.
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This powerful and iconic image captures the moment of triumph for Kurt Eisner, the charismatic leader who played a pivotal role in the Munich Revolution of 1918. Eisner, dressed in a simple suit and holding a flag, confidently rides a lion, symbolizing his victory over the monarchy and the old order. The backdrop of the image is the grand Marienplatz in Munich, Germany, where the revolution had reached its climax. Eisner, a journalist and political activist, had been a vocal critic of the Wittelsbach monarchy and had been living in exile in Switzerland during World War I. However, he returned to Munich in the aftermath of Germany's defeat in the war and quickly emerged as a leader of the revolutionary movement. On April 7, 1918, he addressed a large crowd in the Odeonsplatz and called for the overthrow of the monarchy. The following day, the Bavarian king, Ludwig III, abdicated, and Eisner was named the new leader of the Bavarian Soviet Republic. Despite his initial popularity, Eisner's tenure as the head of the Soviet Republic was short-lived. He was assassinated on February 21, 1919, in the midst of the chaos and violence that marked the end of the German Revolution. This image, however, immortalizes the moment of his triumph and his role as a key figure in the events that would shape the future of Germany and Europe. The image is part of the extensive collection of historical photographs at Mary Evans Picture Library and serves as a vivid reminder of the tumultuous times that marked the end of the monarchy and the beginning of the modern era in Germany.
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