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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
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the power and passion of history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the iconic moment of Kurt Eisner, the Bavarian revolutionary, triumphantly riding a lion. This captivating print, titled "Eisner Rides the Lion," is a testament to the courage and determination that defined the Munich Revolution and the fall of the monarchy. Bring this inspiring piece of history into your home or office and let its bold energy and intricate details captivate you every day. Order your Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse range today and join the ranks of those who appreciate the beauty and significance of historical art.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47.7cm x 50.8cm (18.8" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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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