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Cartoon, Britannia and Kaiser Wilhelm II
Political cartoon, Britannia and Kaiser Wilhelm II, Cousins German, with jealous Marianne (France) looking on Date: 1891
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This political cartoon, titled "Cousins German: A Serio-Comic Episode," was published in Judy, a popular British satirical weekly, in July 1891. The image depicts three central figures: Britannia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, and Marianne, the personification of France. Britannia, represented as a regal female figure wearing a helmet and holding a trident, is seated at a table with Kaiser Wilhelm II. The German emperor, dressed in military uniform complete with epaulettes and boots, sits next to Britannia, with a friendly and familiar expression. The tense atmosphere of the scene is contrasted by the jealous and disapproving look on the face of Marianne, who stands behind Kaiser Wilhelm II, her arms folded across her chest. The caption "Cousins German" emphasizes the familial relationship between the two leaders, as they were first cousins. The cartoonist, likely Judy's regular political cartoonist, Parkinson (not to be confused with the eponymous printing company), uses symbolism and allegory to convey the complex political dynamics of the late Victorian era. The cartoon serves as a commentary on the shifting alliances and tensions between Britain, France, and Germany in the 1890s. The image of Marianne, the embodiment of France, looking on with disapproval, highlights the growing unease and potential conflict between the three nations. The cartoon's title, "A Serio-Comic Episode," suggests that the situation is both serious and humorous, reflecting the nuanced and often ironic nature of political satire during this period.
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