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Cartoon, Kaiser Carnival and his cortege, WW1
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Cartoon, Kaiser Carnival and his cortege, WW1
Cartoon, Kaiser Carnival and his cortege, showing Kaiser Wilhelm being carried along on a float, with various figures around him, including Death, a spy, a sorceress, and the other three leaders of the Central Powers. Date: 1916
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Austria Austrian Baionnette Blood Bloody Bulgaria Bulgarian Carnival Deity Ferdinand Franz Goose Horseback Intellectual Josef Kaiser Lanterns Norse Pagan Petrol Ridicule Satire Satirical Scythe Skeleton Weapon Wilhelm Minion Minions Ottoman
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This fascinating print captures the satirical and darkly humorous depiction of Kaiser Wilhelm II and his cortege during World War I. The scene is a part of a Carnival procession, where the German leader is shown being carried along on a float surrounded by various figures symbolizing different aspects of the war.
Among the characters in the cortege are Death, a spy, a sorceress, and the other three leaders of the Central Powers - Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, and Mehmed V of the Ottoman Empire. Each figure represents a different facet of wartime propaganda and satire.
The image is filled with symbolism and irony, as Kaiser Wilhelm sits atop his horseback throne while being ridiculed by these fantastical representations. The presence of Death wielding a scythe and blood dripping from an old Norse deity adds to the macabre atmosphere.
This cartoonish portrayal serves as both entertainment for those attending the Carnival festivities but also as a commentary on the political climate during this tumultuous period in history. It highlights how even in times of conflict, humor can be used as a tool to critique those in power.
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