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Canvas Print : The Gentle German
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The Gentle German
Anti-German the Gentle German
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Media ID 624736
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10067097
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
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Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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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The Gentle German
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a powerful piece of anti-German propaganda from World War I, capturing the sentiment of the British public towards their German enemies during this tumultuous period in history. The image depicts a seemingly gentle and innocent German soldier, but with a sinister undertone that reflects the fear and distrust felt towards all things German at the time.
In 1915, when this print was created, tensions were high as Britain and Germany were engaged in a brutal war that would ultimately shape the course of history. This piece serves as a reminder of the events that unfolded during this dark chapter, highlighting the propaganda efforts used to sway public opinion against the enemy.
The use of imagery like "The Gentle German" was common during wartime to dehumanize and vilify the opposing side. It aimed to evoke strong emotions and rally support for the war effort by portraying Germans as deceitful or dangerous.
Mary Evans Picture Library has preserved this historical artifact, allowing us to reflect on how perceptions can be manipulated through visual media. As we look back on this image today, it serves as a stark reminder of how easily fear and prejudice can be weaponized in times of conflict.
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