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GERMAN LIES
ANTI-GERMAN, The Kaiser sows his lies Date: 1915
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Anti Kaiser Lies Propaganda Sows
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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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German Lies (Anti-German - The Kaiser Sows His Lies)
EDITORS COMMENTS
Date: 1915 During the First World War, propaganda played a significant role in shaping public opinion and fueling the conflict between the Allied and Central Powers. This powerful and evocative political cartoon, titled "German Lies (Anti-German: The Kaiser Sows His Lies)," was created in 1915 and serves as a poignant reminder of the propaganda campaigns that dominated the war's narrative. The image depicts Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, dressed in the uniform of a farmer, sowing seeds in a field. However, instead of seeds, he is sowing lies, represented by snakes and scorpions, which are emerging from the ground and slithering towards unsuspecting soldiers and civilians from various Allied countries. The caption reads, "The Kaiser's New Crop," emphasizing the insidious nature of German propaganda and its potential to deceive and harm. The use of the Kaiser as a symbol of German deceit was a common theme in Allied propaganda during the war. This image, in particular, highlights the idea that Germany was not only a military threat but also a propagandistic one, using lies and deceit to manipulate public opinion and sway the tide of the war in its favor. The cartoon was likely produced in response to specific German propaganda campaigns, such as the infamous "Huns" propaganda that portrayed Allied soldiers as brutal and uncivilized. By turning the tables and depicting the Kaiser as the source of lies, the Allies sought to undermine German propaganda efforts and bolster their own morale. This powerful and evocative image is a testament to the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion during times of war and serves as a reminder of the importance of critical thinking and factual information in the face of misinformation and deceit.
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