Canvas Print : Anti-Kaiser satire, trench art, Belgium, WW1
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Anti-Kaiser satire, trench art, Belgium, WW1
Anti-Kaiser wartime satire, trench art -- the Kaiser looks through a window in a wooden fence. (1 of 3) Date: 1914-1918
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Media ID 14396942
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Anti Boots Enemy Fence Kaiser Satire Satirical Trench
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Add a unique touch to your home decor with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring this intriguing piece of history. This satirical trench art from World War I, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a clever anti-Kaiser caricature. The image, dated between 1914 and 1918, depicts the Kaiser peering through a window in a wooden fence, bringing a piece of history and wartime humor into your living space. Our high-quality canvas prints are made to order, ensuring a stunning and vibrant representation of this intriguing piece.
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 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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 image is an exemplary representation of the anti-Kaiser satire and trench art that emerged during the tumultuous years of World War I. Dated between 1914 and 1918, this satirical piece depicts the German leader, Kaiser Wilhelm II, peering through a window in a wooden fence. The Kaiser's expression conveys a sense of confusion and bewilderment, as if he is trying to make sense of the chaos and destruction unfolding before him. The intricately carved wooden fence, adorned with intricate patterns and embellishments, serves as a stark contrast to the harsh realities of the war. The use of wood for this trench art piece was a common practice during the war, as soldiers would often carve and create art from the abundant supply of wood available in the trenches. The Kaiser's uniform, complete with his distinctive bushy mustache and tall, fur-trimmed hat, is depicted in meticulous detail. The boots, too, are not spared, with the laces and details expertly carved into the wood. The enemy, represented by a menacing-looking figure with a gun, lurks in the background, adding to the sense of tension and danger. This satirical piece serves as a poignant reminder of the dark humor and resilience that emerged from the trenches during the First World War. The image is a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness of soldiers, who found solace and comfort in creating art amidst the horrors of war.
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