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Cartoon, The Waterloo Cup, WW1
Cartoon, The " Waterloo" Cup, and the " turn" of the Belgian Hare. Showing a hare thumping a German dachshund in the stomach -- a comment on recent events in the early days of the First World War. Date: August 1914
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The Waterloo Cup - A Symbolic Showdown of the Early Days of World War I
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This cartoon, titled "The Waterloo Cup," is a poignant and humorous commentary on the early days of World War I, created in August 1914. The image features an anthropomorphized Belgian hare, proudly holding a cup, and a German dachshund, lying on the ground with a pained expression, as the hare delivers a powerful thump to the dog's stomach. The Waterloo Cup is a reference to the famous 1815 painting, "The Waterloo Cup," which depicted a hare and a hound in a similar pose, symbolizing the Battle of Waterloo. However, in this modern interpretation, the animals take on a new meaning, representing the nations of Belgium and Germany, respectively. The Belgian hare, a national symbol of Belgium, stands tall and defiant, asserting its strength and resilience against the encroaching German dachshund. The thump, a symbolic gesture of defiance, highlights the determination of the Belgian people to resist the German invasion. The use of animals in this cartoon adds a layer of symbolism and humor to the commentary on the ongoing war. The hare's thump to the dachshund's stomach represents the unexpected turn of events in the conflict, as the smaller and seemingly weaker nation of Belgium was determined to put up a fierce resistance against the powerful German army. This cartoon serves as a reminder of the symbolic and often humorous ways in which historical events were depicted and interpreted during times of war. The "Waterloo Cup" is a testament to the power of art and satire in capturing the spirit of a nation and the complexities of historical events.
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