Photographic Print : WW1 - New Years Card - The kaiser as a miserable snowman
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WW1 - New Years Card - The kaiser as a miserable snowman
WW1 - New Years Card - The kaiser as a miserable snowman about to be pelted with snowballs. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14376579
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Attacking Fool Lampooning Laughing Moon Snowballs Symbolic Throw Throwing Wilhelm Years Pelting
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Bring a unique touch to your home or office with the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, "WW1 - New Years Card - The kaiser as a miserable snowman" from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a humorous take on history. Dating back to circa 1916, this rights-managed print depicts Kaiser Wilhelm I as a snowman, about to be pelted with snowballs. Add this conversation-starting piece to your collection and relive a piece of history with a smile.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.5cm x 37.5cm (9.6" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 25cm x 37.5cm (9.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the harsh realities of the First World War, a touch of humor found its way into the form of satirical postcards. This particular New Year's card from circa 1916, depicts German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II transformed into a miserable snowman, about to be pelted with snowballs. The image is a symbolic representation of the Allied powers' sentiment towards the German leader and the war as a whole. The Kaiser, dressed in his military uniform, is shown with a long, distorted face, representing his unpopularity and the hardships endured by the Allied forces during the war. The moon and stars in the background add an eerie and ominous tone, reflecting the uncertainty and tension of the time. The scene is set in a winter wonderland, with laughing figures in the foreground, making and throwing snowballs. The contrast between the joyous snowball fight and the miserable Kaiser creates a striking visual representation of the mood during the war. The image is a powerful lampooning of the Kaiser, highlighting the Allied perception of him as a fool and a symbol of the enemy. The satirical nature of this postcard would have provided a momentary respite from the grim realities of the war for the soldiers and civilians on the home front. It serves as a reminder of the human capacity to find humor in even the most challenging of circumstances and the power of satire as a form of expression and coping mechanism during times of conflict.
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