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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
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the Wilhelm Returns Home photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in history as Kaiser Wilhelm I triumphantly returns home after Germany's victory over France in the Franco-Prussian War. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Honours of War ceremony, with the newly acquired territories of Alsace and Lorraine in the foreground. The sceptre held by the Kaiser, dripping with French blood, symbolizes the hard-fought victory and the shifting political landscape of Europe at the time. This stunning print makes a captivating addition to any history or art enthusiast's collection, providing a glimpse into the past and a testament to the power of perseverance. Order yours today and bring a piece of historical significance into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.1cm x 27.9cm (7.5" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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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