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France Announces Annex
CARTOON: France announces annexation
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1893 Annex Annexation Announces Elephant Siam Thailand
10"x10" (25x25cm) Canvas Print
"Bring a bold and thought-provoking conversation starter into your home or office with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece, "France Announces Annex" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a captivating political cartoon depicting France making an announcement with a map, symbolizing an annexation. The vibrant colors and high-quality canvas material bring the art to life, adding depth and texture to any space. With its satirical commentary on international relations, this canvas print is sure to spark intrigue and inspire discussion. Order now and make a statement with your decor."
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing and humorous political cartoon from 1893, titled "France Announces Annexation," we witness a grand and pompous King of France standing atop an ornate palace balcony, declaring to the world below his country's latest territorial acquisition. The object of France's desire? None other than the elephantine Siam, represented as a large, regal pachyderm adorned with the Thai national flag. The scene is set against a backdrop of historical significance, as European powers were actively expanding their colonial empires through strategic annexations and diplomatic maneuvers. In this instance, France, personified by a monarch draped in the tricolor flag, is shown extending his scepter towards Siam, symbolizing his claim to the land. The cartoonist's use of an elephant to represent Siam is a clever nod to the country's former name, which translates to "Land of the Free," but is also the Thai word for elephant. This playful juxtaposition highlights the irony of the situation, as Siam, a once-independent nation, is being forcibly incorporated into the French empire. The cartoon's whimsical style adds an element of levity to the serious subject matter, making it a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of the late 19th century. The intricate details of the palace, the regal attire of the French king, and the majestic presence of the elephant all contribute to the visual richness of the image, making it a captivating piece of historical art. This cartoon serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationships between European powers and their colonial subjects during this era, and the ways in which political satire was used to comment on and critique the events of the day.
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