WILHELM II

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WILHELM II

WILHELM II German Emperor has a vision of Death and asks himself: "Will it be my turn next?"
1916

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Media ID 32216540

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Asks Caricatures Next Nightmare Scythe Turn Vision Wilhelm Will

EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting print captures a moment of vulnerability and introspection in the life of WILHELM II, the German Emperor. In this striking image from 1916, Wilhelm II is depicted with a look of fear and uncertainty on his face as he envisions Death looming over him with a menacing scythe. The caption poses the poignant question that must have been running through Wilhelm's mind at that moment: "Will it be my turn next?" The use of cartoons and caricatures in this piece adds an element of surrealism to the scene, emphasizing the nightmarish quality of Wilhelm's vision. The stark contrast between the powerful figure of an emperor and the universal fear of mortality creates a sense of irony and poignancy. As viewers gaze upon this evocative image, they are invited to contemplate their own mortality and ponder what thoughts may have been racing through Wilhelm II's mind as he faced his own mortality. This print serves as a reminder that even those in positions of great power are not immune to the inevitability of death. Mary Evans Picture Library has captured a profound moment in history with this thought-provoking image, inviting us to reflect on our own fears and uncertainties about what lies beyond.

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