Metal Print : Anti-French cartoon, Prime Minister Viviani, WW1
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Anti-French cartoon, Prime Minister Viviani, WW1
An anti-French cartoon by a German cartoonist, depicting the French Prime Minister Rene Viviani as the head of a travelling circus, encouraging people to roll up, pay their money and see two million captured Germans in a sideshow during the First World War. Date: 1915
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Anti Captured Circus Germans Jugend Manager Million Minister Money Off Ice Plump Potsdam Prime Rene Satire Satirical Side Show Tickets Travelling
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this intriguing historical image. This anti-French cartoon, titled "Prime Minister Viviani, WW1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past through the satirical lens of a German cartoonist. Depicting French Prime Minister Rene Viviani as the head of a traveling circus, encouraging people to roll up, this print is a unique and intriguing addition to any space. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of this vintage illustration, making it a conversation starter and a fascinating piece of history in your home or office.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
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 provocative and satirical anti-French cartoon, created in 1915 during the height of World War I, depicts a plump and unhinged French Prime Minister Rene Viviani as the ringmaster of a traveling circus. In this disturbing image, Viviani, dressed in the traditional attire of a circus master with a top hat and cane, encourages a crowd of onlookers to roll up, pay their money, and witness a sideshow featuring two million captured Germans. The Germans are depicted as caged animals, trapped and on display, emphasizing the dehumanizing nature of war and the cruelty of the conflict. The cartoon, created by a German artist, reflects the bitter animosity and propaganda that fueled the war effort on both sides. The use of a circus as a metaphor for the war itself is a common theme in political cartoons of the era, with the ringmaster representing the political leaders who orchestrated the conflict and the audience representing the public, who were often manipulated and misinformed. The cartoon, titled "M.C. Viviani, Off Ice," was published in the German journal "Jugend" and is a powerful example of the satirical and provocative nature of political cartoons during this period. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of war and the propaganda that fueled the conflict between France and Germany during World War I.
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