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German Boar held at Verdun - Cartoon
The German Boar held at Verdun. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14186608
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Allegory Bloody Boar Boars Held Nose Personified Punch Raven Spiked Swine Trap Trapped Verdun Bloodied
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, "German Boar held at Verdun - Cartoon" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to 1916. Depicting a humorous take on the fierce Battle of Verdun during World War I, this cartoon adds a unique touch to any space. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that truly bring the art to life. Elevate your home or office decor with this intriguing piece of historical art. Order now and let the story unfold in your personal space.
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 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The German Boar Held at Verdun: An Allegory of the First World War (1916) This powerful and poignant political cartoon, created in 1916 during the height of the First World War, depicts a bloodied and trapped German boar, held firmly by the nose by a determined and resolute French soldier. The backdrop of the image is the infamous Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and bloodiest battles in World War I. The use of a boar as a personification of Germany is an age-old allegory, with the animal representing the German military and its aggressive, relentless nature. The boar's snout is cruelly clamped in the soldier's hand, symbolizing the Allied forces' unwavering determination to subdue the German war machine. The boar's eyes are closed, suggesting defeat, while the soldier's expression is one of grim determination. The boar's body is adorned with spiked armor, representing the brutal and unyielding nature of the war. A raven perches ominously on a hill in the background, signifying death and the inevitability of loss. The soldier's helmet bears the insignia of the French army, and a punchline is written in the bottom left corner: "Pig in a Trap!" This witty remark adds a touch of levity to the otherwise grim image, highlighting the absurdity of the situation and the futility of war. The cartoon is a powerful commentary on the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the determination and resilience of the Allied forces, while also acknowledging the tragic and bloody nature of the war. This historical cartoon is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the determination of the Allied forces to bring an end to the conflict. The image is a testament to the power of political cartoons as a means of expressing complex ideas and emotions in a visually engaging and memorable way.
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