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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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and intrigue of the past with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This captivating piece, "The Honours of War" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a pivotal moment in history: Kaiser Wilhelm I's triumphant return home after defeating France. The image, titled "After defeating France, Kaiser Wilhelm I returns home with Alsace and Lorraine - and a sceptre dripping with French blood," is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and honours bestowed upon leaders during times of war. Add this stunning work of art to your collection and bring the history of the world into your home or office. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials to ensure a beautiful, long-lasting addition to your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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