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Wilhelm Returns Home

THE HONOURS OF WAR - After defeating France, Kaiser Wilhelm I returns home with Alsace and Lorraine - and a sceptre dripping with French blood

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Media ID 621690

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1873 Alsace Blood Defeating Dripping Franco Honours Kaiser Lorraine Prussian Returns Sceptre Wilhelm

16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print

Experience the historic moment with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring "The Honours of War" image from Mary Evans Picture Library. This iconic photograph captures the triumphant return of Kaiser Wilhelm I after Germany's victory over France in 1871. The image, titled "Wilhelm Returns Home," is a powerful symbol of victory and the end of the Franco-Prussian War. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring this historic moment to life with vibrant colors and stunning detail, making it a unique and captivating addition to any home or office decor. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets coated with a special protective layer, ensuring durability and longevity. Order yours today and relive history in a whole new way!

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 Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")

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 powerful and thought-provoking print captures a pivotal moment in history - Kaiser Wilhelm I returning home after defeating France, with Alsace and Lorraine in tow. The image depicts the Kaiser holding a sceptre dripping with French blood, symbolizing the brutal cost of war. The cartoonish style adds an element of satire to the scene, highlighting the irony of celebrating victory at such a high human cost. The events depicted here took place in September 1873, marking a significant chapter in Prussian history. Alsace and Lorraine are prominently featured in the background, serving as tangible reminders of Germany's territorial gains from their defeated enemy. The Kaiser's triumphant expression contrasts sharply with the somber reality of war - a reminder that victory often comes at great sacrifice. This historical snapshot is not just a representation of past events but also serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of conflict. It challenges viewers to reflect on the true "honours" of war and question whether triumphs achieved through bloodshed can ever truly be celebrated. Mary Evans Picture Library has captured this complex narrative with skill and sensitivity, inviting us to delve deeper into our understanding of this tumultuous period in European history.

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