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German "Bluffikultur": caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II as the sower of false news, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
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German "Bluffikultur": caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II as the sower of false news, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000294 German "Bluffikultur": caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II as the sower of false news, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: German "Bluffikultur": caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II as the sower of false news, World War I, 1915. "Bluffikultur" allemande. Le semeur de fausses nouvelles. Illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21 March 1915.); © Look and Learn
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This colorful lithograph from 1915 captures the essence of German "Bluffikultur" during World War I. Depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II as the sower of false news, it is a scathing satire on the propaganda tactics employed by Germany at the time. The caricature shows the emperor standing in a field, with a mischievous grin on his face as he spreads lies and misinformation. The image symbolizes how Germany used deception to manipulate public opinion and maintain control over its citizens during the war. The rising sun in the background represents dawn, signifying that these falsehoods were being spread under cover of darkness. Kaiser Wilhelm II is portrayed wearing his distinctive spiked helmet, known as a pickelhaube, which was a symbol of German militarism. This further emphasizes his role as both an emperor and propagandist. The artist behind this powerful illustration is Eugene Damblans (1865-1945), whose work often focused on political commentary and social criticism. His portrayal of Kaiser Wilhelm II highlights not only his responsibility for spreading false news but also mocks him for doing so. This print serves as a reminder of how propaganda can be used to manipulate public opinion during times of conflict. It also sheds light on the historical context surrounding World War I and offers insight into Germany's strategy during this tumultuous period in history.
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