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Attempted assassination of Wilhelm I
Attempted assassination of Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany, by Karl Edward Nobiling, seen firing a rifle from an upstairs window. From " The Illustrated London News" (London, 15 June 1878)
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Media ID 9700071
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Assassination British Culture Emperor German Culture Girls Horse Horse Cart Horsedrawn Mature Men Medium Group Of People Mid Adult Men Rifle Royalty Shooting The Illustrated London News Two Animals Working Animals Assassin Wilhelm I
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 10.2cm x 15.2cm (4" x 6")
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
This print captures the chilling moment of the attempted assassination of Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany. Karl Edward Nobiling, the would-be assassin, is seen gripping a rifle as he leans out from an upstairs window. The intensity in his eyes and the determination on his face are hauntingly evident. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of bustling activity on a sunny day. A horse-drawn cart passes by, symbolizing the ordinary rhythm of life disrupted by this shocking act. A medium group of people gathers below, their expressions ranging from concern to disbelief at what they have just witnessed. In this snapshot frozen in time, we catch a glimpse into both British and German cultures converging amidst this historic event. Mature men stand alongside mid-adult men, representing different walks of life united in shock and horror. Two young girls nearby seem oblivious to the danger that has unfolded before them. Amidst all this chaos stands Wilhelm I himself - unharmed but forever changed by this near-tragic incident. This image serves as a reminder not only of one man's attempt to alter history through violence but also highlights the resilience and strength embodied by royalty. Preserved within the pages of "The Illustrated London News" this photograph continues to captivate viewers with its raw emotion and historical significance. It serves as a testament to how even moments fraught with danger can be transformed into powerful symbols for generations to come.
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