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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
10"x10" (25x25cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Eisner / Riding the Lion" canvas print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image, titled "Eisner rides the lion triumphantly," is a powerful representation of Kurt Eisner's victory in organizing the Munich revolution and overthrowing the monarchy. The intricately detailed canvas print brings the history and spirit of this pivotal moment to life, allowing you to relive the energy and emotions of the revolution. The vibrant colors and high-quality finish of our canvas prints ensure a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Bring a touch of history and inspiration into your space with the "Eisner / Riding the Lion" canvas print from Media Storehouse. Order now and experience the masterful artistry and historical significance that Mary Evans Picture Library has to offer.
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.
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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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