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Cartoon, French and German soldiers, WW1
Cartoon, French and German soldiers. A French soldier sticks a bayonet into a German soldier, telling him that he has sung the socialist Internationale for twenty years. A comment on international socialist attempts to negotiate peace during the First World War. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14240650
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10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Cartoon, French and German Soldiers, WW1" print from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This thought-provoking cartoon depicts a humorous yet poignant moment during the First World War, with a French soldier triumphantly sticking a bayonet into a defeated German soldier, accompanied by the caption "I have sung the Internationale for twenty years." This evocative image offers a unique perspective on the historical events of the time, and is a must-have for any history or art enthusiast's collection. With its intriguing narrative and exceptional attention to detail, this print is sure to make a striking addition to your home or office decor. Bring a piece of history to life with the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and carnage of the Western Front during World War I, this poignant and thought-provoking cartoon captures the bitter reality of the conflict between French and German soldiers. Dated 1916, the image depicts a French soldier, clad in a blue uniform and wearing a pointed helmet, thrusting a bayonet into a German soldier, who lies on the ground in brown uniform and helmet, with a look of shock and disbelief on his face. The French soldier, with a smug expression, informs his adversary that he has sung the socialist Internationale for twenty long years. The Internationale was an international socialist anthem, adopted by the Second International in 1888, which called for workers of all nations to unite and rise against their common enemies. The hope was that the international solidarity of the working class would prevent the outbreak of war and promote peace. However, as the Great War raged on, the idealistic notion of international brotherhood seemed to crumble before the harsh realities of the battlefield. This powerful and evocative cartoon serves as a stark reminder of the failure of international socialist attempts to negotiate peace during the First World War. The blood-stained sword and boots, along with the contrasting uniforms and the desolate battlefield in the background, underscore the tragic and senseless loss of life, and the futility of the ideologies that had once promised to bring about unity and harmony between nations.
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