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WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1914. Kreuzland, Kreuzland Uber Alles
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WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1914. Kreuzland, Kreuzland Uber Alles
WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1914.
Kreuzland, Kreuzland Uber Alles. Belgium, 1914. Where are our fathers? Drawing by Louis Raemaekers (1869-1956), of the masses of Belgian refugees during World War I
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1914 Belgian Belgium Child Louis Orphan Pacifist Politics Refugee World War I Raemaekers
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WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1914. Kreuzland, Kreuzland Uber Alles. Belgium, 1914. Where are our fathers?". This poignant print captures the devastating impact of World War I on innocent lives. Created by Louis Raemaekers in 1914, this powerful drawing depicts a crowd of Belgian refugees during the early stages of the war. In the foreground, a young boy and girl stand out among the masses as symbols of vulnerability and innocence lost amidst chaos and destruction. Their expressions reflect both fear and confusion as they search for their fathers who have been torn away from them by war. Raemaekers' cartoon serves as a pacifist statement against the horrors of conflict, highlighting the plight of ordinary people caught up in its grip. The artist's skillful use of satire draws attention to political ideologies that promote nationalism above all else - symbolized here by "Kreuzland" (a play on words referencing Germany) being exalted over everything else. The image is a stark reminder that wars not only claim soldiers' lives but also leave countless civilians displaced and orphaned. It speaks to the universal tragedy experienced during World War I while emphasizing humanity's collective responsibility to prevent such devastation from recurring. As we gaze upon this historical artifact today, let us remember those who suffered through unimaginable hardships during this dark chapter in history – reminding ourselves always to strive for peace rather than perpetuating cycles of violence.
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