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WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1915.
The Firm Makes a Gift. American cartoon by Boardman Robinson mocking the Krupp Steel Works and its head, Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, for making charitable contributions to the Red Cross while it continues to benefit from the increase in business World War I has brought. Cartoon, 1915
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Media ID 13135577
1915 Allegory Anti Capitalist Anti German Anti War Boardman Capitalism Charity Cigar Commerce Death Desk Discrimination Germany Glass Glasses Greed Grim Reaper Gustave Industrialist Industry Inkwell Krupp Office Partner Personification Political Political Action Quill Red Cross Robinson Satirical Skeleton Smoking Steel Stereotype World War I Halbach Profiteer
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Add a touch of historical wit to your decor with our Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating cartoon, titled "Charity WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1915. The Firm Makes a Gift," is a powerful commentary on the war efforts and the role of Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, head of the Krupp Steel Works, during World War I. Created by Boardman Robinson in 1915, this American cartoon is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Printed on high-quality paper and framed in a contemporary style, this unique piece is sure to make a statement in any home or office space. Embrace the power of art to inspire and inform with this thought-provoking addition to your collection.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This thought-provoking cartoon print from 1915, titled "Charity: The Firm Makes a Gift" captures the essence of the complex dynamics during World War I. Created by American cartoonist Boardman Robinson, it satirically mocks Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach and his company, Krupp Steel Works. In this allegorical image, we see a man representing Gustav Krupp sitting at his office desk. He is depicted as an industrialist with a distinctive moustache and cigar in hand. Behind him stands the Grim Reaper personifying death itself, symbolizing the devastating consequences of war. The cartoon highlights the irony of Krupp's charitable contributions to the Red Cross while simultaneously profiting from the increased business brought about by World War I. It criticizes capitalism and greed within society by portraying Krupp's actions as hypocritical. Robinson cleverly uses symbolism throughout this artwork. The skeleton represents death caused by warfare, emphasizing that profit should not be prioritized over human lives. Additionally, objects such as glasses and inkwell on Krupp's desk hint at his intellectualism and influence in politics. This historical print serves as a reminder of how war can expose societal flaws and challenge moral values. It prompts viewers to question whether acts of charity can truly compensate for benefiting from conflict-driven commerce.
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