Photographic Print : WILHELM II
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WILHELM II
WILHELM II German Emperor: a satirical comment on his intention to visit Paris in 1900 to attend the Exhibition
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Media ID 617191
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Attend Caricatures Comment Intention Medals Nail Satirical Wilhelm
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Wilhelm II" photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This satirical image offers a unique perspective on the German Emperor's controversial intentions to visit Paris in 1900 for the Exhibition. Add a touch of historical intrigue to your home or office decor with this thought-provoking print. The high-quality print boasts rich colors and impressive detail, ensuring a stunning addition to any space. Experience the allure of history with Media Storehouse's exclusive range of photographic prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Wilhelm II's Satirical Intention - A Nail in the Coffin of German-French Relations at the Turn of the Century
EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical print captures the tense political climate between Germany and France at the turn of the 20th century, as depicted in an illustration of German Emperor Wilhelm II's intention to visit Paris in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition. The image, published in a German periodical, pokes fun at the fraught relationship between the two European powers, highlighting the animosity and mistrust that had been brewing for decades. Wilhelm II, shown here wearing a top hat and holding a walking stick, is depicted with a smug expression on his face as he gazes at a map, pointing to Paris with one hand while holding a medal in the other. The caption beneath the image reads, "His Majesty the German Emperor's Intention to Attend the Paris Exhibition in 1900." The satirical tone is evident in the way Wilhelm II is portrayed, with his exaggerated features and the mocking tone of the text. The background of the print is filled with caricatures and cartoons of various French and German figures, each representing different aspects of the complex web of alliances, rivalries, and animosities that characterized European politics at the time. Medals and trophies are scattered throughout the image, symbolizing the various military conflicts and diplomatic victories that had taken place between the two nations. The satirical commentary on Wilhelm II's visit to Paris is a historical reminder of the tensions that existed between Germany and France in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image serves as a visual representation of the complex political landscape of the time, and the underlying message is clear: the visit of the German Emperor to Paris was not going to be an easy one, and the nail in the coffin of German-French relations was already in the making.
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