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Cartoon, Bismarck and Gambetta
Cartoon, Bismarck and Gambetta. Leon Gambetta, French statesman, is looking for some stolen property (Alsace and Lorraine), which Otto von Bismarck, German Chancellor, is hiding behind his back. A comment on the difficult relationship following the Franco-Prussian War, when France had been forced to surrender territory to Germany.
1880
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Media ID 14310403
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Alsace Bakery Bismarck Bread Bryan Chancellor Comment Conflict Difficult Entracte Franco Gambetta Hiding Leon Lorraine Otto Property Prussian Relationship Stolen Surrender Territory
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic cartoon by Terry Parker from Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the legendary moment as French statesman Leon Gambetta searches for the lost territories of Alsace and Lorraine, while German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck playfully hides them behind his back. Our high-quality Metal Prints add a unique and contemporary twist to your home or office décor, with vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the image to life. Each print is made using a state-of-the-art printing process on a durable aluminum sheet, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching display. Add this captivating cartoon to your collection and relive the intrigue of international diplomacy.
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.
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This political cartoon from the 1880s, titled "Bismarck and Gambetta," offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the tense relationship between France and Germany following the Franco-Prussian War. The image features Leon Gambetta, a prominent French statesman, searching frantically for the stolen property of Alsace and Lorraine, which had been forcibly annexed by Germany after the war. Otto von Bismarck, the German Chancellor, smirks mischievously as he hides the territories behind his back, out of Gambetta's reach. The setting of the cartoon is a bustling bakery, with loaves of bread in the foreground and customers milling about, symbolizing the everyday life of the European populace, who were deeply affected by the political conflict. Alfred Bryan, a renowned British cartoonist, skillfully employs this ordinary backdrop to highlight the extraordinary tensions between France and Germany. The Franco-Prussian War, which ended in 1871, resulted in significant territorial losses for France, including the valuable regions of Alsace and Lorraine. The loss of these territories fueled a deep sense of resentment and humiliation in France, and the cartoon reflects the ongoing efforts of French politicians like Gambetta to regain their lost lands. Bismarck, who had skillfully orchestrated Germany's military victories, was not inclined to return the territories, and the cartoon underscores the difficult and contentious relationship between the two European powers during this period. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex political landscape of Europe in the late 19th century, and the ongoing struggle for power and influence that shaped the continent's future.
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