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The child king Alfonso XIII as a wooden puppet slumped over on the Throne of Spain, 1898
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The child king Alfonso XIII as a wooden puppet slumped over on the Throne of Spain, 1898
1577306 The child king Alfonso XIII as a wooden puppet slumped over on the Throne of Spain, 1898; (add.info.: This will be an internal explosion by Udo Keppler, 1872-1956, artist 1898, shows the child king Alfonso XIII as a wooden puppet slumped over on the "Throne of Spain" with a clergyman standing next to him, and on the walls to the right are portrait paintings of "Charles V, Ferdinand and Isabella, and Philip II". On the left, an arm labelled "Home Riots" reaches through the curtains with a torch to ignite a bomb labelled "Anarchy" next to the throne.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38099714
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In this powerful and thought-provoking image, we see the child king Alfonso XIII depicted as a wooden puppet slumped over on the Throne of Spain in 1898. The artist, Udo Keppler, captures the essence of political turmoil and unrest during this period with incredible detail.
The child king is shown as a mere figurehead, manipulated by external forces represented by the clergyman standing next to him. The walls adorned with portrait paintings of past monarchs serve as a reminder of the weighty history and expectations placed upon young Alfonso's shoulders.
To the left, an arm labeled "Home Riots" reaches through the curtains with a torch to ignite a bomb labeled "Anarchy" next to the throne. This symbolizes the growing discontent and instability within Spanish society at that time.
Through this satirical drawing, Keppler delivers a scathing critique of royalty and power dynamics in Spain during the late 19th century. The juxtaposition of innocence and manipulation portrayed in Alfonso XIII's wooden puppet form serves as a stark commentary on political corruption and societal upheaval.
This print is not just a historical artifact but also a timeless reflection on themes of authority, rebellion, and revolution that continue to resonate today.
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