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Fine Art Print : Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm and a fortune teller, WW1
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Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm and a fortune teller, WW1
Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm goes to consult a fortune teller to find out when the war will end. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14240836
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Alligator Baionnette Blindfold Blindfolded Boots Consult Consultation Consulting Crocodile Defeat Defeated Footstool Fortune Future Kaiser Loser Pointed Predict Prediction Teller Visiting Weak Wilhelm
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This evocative trio, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of World War I. Witness the intrigue and uncertainty of the era as depicted in this iconic 1916 cartoon. Kaiser Wilhelm, the German Emperor, seeks answers from a fortune teller, while the looming specter of war casts a long shadow. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
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Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the First World War in 1916, a desperate Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany sought solace and answers from the mystical realm. In this intriguing cartoon, the German Emperor is depicted visiting a fortune teller, surrounded by ominous symbols of defeat and weakness. The fortune teller, a wise and enigmatic woman, sits comfortably in a chair with a footstool, her blindfold concealing her eyes as she consults the mysterious oracles of the future. The Kaiser, dressed in his imperial uniform and adorned with a pointed helmet and sword, sits anxiously before her, his boots resting on the floor. The air around them is thick with tension, as the looming presence of a crocodile and an alligator hints at the impending doom that Germany was soon to face. The owl, a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, perches on the mantelpiece, adding to the eerie atmosphere. The cartoon, titled 'Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm goes to consult a fortune teller to find out when the war will end,' is a poignant reminder of the uncertainty and fear that gripped the world during the First World War. As the war raged on, leaders and nations sought any means possible to gain an edge, even if it meant turning to the supernatural for guidance. This historical image, with its intricate details and powerful symbolism, offers a unique glimpse into the mindset of the time and the desperate measures taken by those in power to try and alter the course of history. The blindfolded fortune teller, with her cryptic predictions, holds the key to the future, and the outcome of the war hangs in the balance.
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