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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

18x24 inch Poster Print

Introducing the Wilhelm Returns Home poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, proudly brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the historical moment when Kaiser Wilhelm I triumphantly returns home after defeating France in the Franco-Prussian War. With Alsace and Lorraine under Prussian rule, and a sceptre symbolizing the honours of war dripping with French blood, this powerful poster print is a testament to the passion and determination of a bygone era. Add a touch of history to your space with this captivating and intriguing piece.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")

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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