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Time, the Kaiser's deadliest foe! Woe betide him if he gets behind the clock. The picture shows what awaits him there. A rather dark depiction of the fate awaiting the German Emperor
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Time, the Kaiser's deadliest foe! Woe betide him if he gets behind the clock. The picture shows what awaits him there. A rather dark depiction of the fate awaiting the German Emperor
Time, the Kaiser's deadliest foe! Woe betide him if he gets behind the clock. The picture shows what awaits him there. A rather dark depiction of the fate awaiting the German Emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II as imagined by Basil Reynolds in September 1914. Date: 1914
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Anti Basil Clock Enemy Fate Greatest Kaiser Reynolds Ticking Wilhelm
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this chilling depiction of Time, the Kaiser's deadliest foe, artist Basil Reynolds captures the ominous fate awaiting German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II. As World War I rages on, the clock is ticking for the embattled leader, with death looming ominously in the background.
Reynolds' cartoon serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of falling behind in such a monumental conflict. The image is dark and foreboding, reflecting the gravity of the situation facing Germany and its ruler during this tumultuous period.
As we gaze upon this powerful illustration from September 1914, we can't help but feel a sense of dread for Kaiser Wilhelm II. Time waits for no one, especially not those who find themselves on the wrong side of history.
This print serves as both a historical artifact and a cautionary tale about the perils of power and hubris. It reminds us that even mighty emperors are not immune to the relentless march of time – and that ultimately, all must face their own reckoning.
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