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Fear of the three colours: on a pier in Mulhouse (Alsace), children playing soldiers walked a small French tricolour flag. A German dragon officer ordered his men to remove this "seditious"emblem from them
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Fear of the three colours: on a pier in Mulhouse (Alsace), children playing soldiers walked a small French tricolour flag. A German dragon officer ordered his men to remove this "seditious"emblem from them
XEE4187677 Fear of the three colours: on a pier in Mulhouse (Alsace), children playing soldiers walked a small French tricolour flag. A German dragon officer ordered his men to remove this " seditious" emblem from them. Engraving in " Le Petite Journal", on 4/08/1912 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fear of the three colours: on a pier in Mulhouse (Alsace), children playing soldiers walked a small French tricolour flag. A German dragon officer ordered his men to remove this " seditious" emblem from them. Engraving in " Le Petite Journal", on 4/08/1912. Private collection. -German officers confiscating a tricolour English flag from a group of children playing soldiers. Illustration from English newspaper Le Pepetit Journal. August 4, 1912. Private Collection.); Stefano Bianchetti
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In this print titled "Fear of the three colours: on a pier in Mulhouse (Alsace)", we are transported back to a significant moment in history. The image captures a group of children playing soldiers, innocently parading with a small French tricolour flag. However, their playful display is abruptly interrupted by the presence of a German dragon officer who orders his men to remove this "seditious" emblem from them. The scene encapsulates the tension and fear that permeated Europe during this time period, as nationalistic sentiments clashed and territorial disputes escalated. The image serves as a poignant reminder of how even innocent acts can be perceived as threats when viewed through the lens of political conflict. Engraved in "Le Petite Journal" on August 4th, 1912, this illustration was published at a time when emotions were running high between France and Germany. It offers us an insight into the power dynamics at play during that era, where symbols like flags held immense significance and could provoke strong reactions. Preserved within a private collection today, this print by Stefano Bianchetti allows us to reflect upon the complexities of nationalism and its impact on everyday lives. It serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation of an event that symbolizes not only fear but also resilience in the face of adversity.
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