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Austen Chamberlain, 1926 (colour litho)
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Austen Chamberlain, 1926 (colour litho)
473371 Austen Chamberlain, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Joseph Austen Chamberlain (1863-1937) British Foreign secretary (1924-1929); helped bring about the Locarno Pact (1925), a group of treaties intended to secure peace in western Europe by eliminating the possibility of border disputes involving Germany; this pact gained for Chamberlain a share (with Vice President Charles G. Dawes of the United States) of the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1925; eldest son of the statesman Joseph Chamberlain and half brother to the future British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain; from the series of Straight Line caricatures produced as cigarette cards by John Player & Sons; the golden age of cigarette cards was from the late 19th century until the Second World War and were immensely popular both as collector items and as a source of instruction, entertainment and amusement before the widespread use of television and radio;
); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22921264
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This print showcases Sir Joseph Austen Chamberlain, a prominent figure in British politics during the early 20th century. The image, captured in 1926 by Alick Penrose Forbes Ritchie, exudes an air of elegance and authority. Sir Austen Chamberlain served as the British Foreign Secretary from 1924 to 1929 and played a crucial role in establishing the Locarno Pact. This groundbreaking agreement aimed to maintain peace in Western Europe by resolving border disputes involving Germany. For his efforts, Chamberlain was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1925, sharing it with Vice President Charles G. Dawes of the United States. Born into a distinguished political family, Sir Austen Chamberlain was not only known for his own accomplishments but also for being the eldest son of statesman Joseph Chamberlain and half-brother to future Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. The print is part of a series called Straight Line caricatures produced as cigarette cards by John Player & Sons during the golden age of cigarette cards from the late 19th century until World War II. These collectible cards were immensely popular back then, serving as both collector items and sources of instruction, entertainment, and amusement before television and radio became widespread. With its vibrant colors brought to life through lithography techniques, this image offers us a glimpse into an influential era while celebrating one man's significant contributions to diplomacy and international relations.
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