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Antique Framed Print : BEBEL (1840 - 1913)
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BEBEL (1840 - 1913)
AUGUST BEBEL German socialist politician, imprisoned for treason and lese-majesty against the Kaiser
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1840 Imprisoned Kaiser Majesty Socialist Treason Bebel Lese
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.2cm x 37.1cm (9.5" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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.
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1. Title: "August Bebel: The Defiant Socialist Politician" August Bebel (1840-1913), a pivotal figure in German socialist politics, is depicted in this powerful photograph taken in the year of his death, 1913. Bebel's unwavering commitment to socialist ideals and his relentless opposition to the German monarchy led to his imprisonment on charges of treason and lese-majesty against the Kaiser. Bebel's political career began in the 1860s when he co-founded the Social Democratic Workers' Party, which later became the Social Democratic Party (SPD). His influential book "Women and Socialism" (1879) advocated for women's rights and gender equality, making him a pioneer in the feminist movement. Despite his significant contributions to German politics and social reform, Bebel's outspoken criticism of the monarchy and the ruling elite led to his arrest in 1878. He was sentenced to two years in prison for lese-majesty, a crime against the monarch's dignity. In 1881, he was again arrested and sentenced to three years in prison for treason, a charge that stemmed from his involvement in the Socialist Labor Party, which was banned by the German government. This photograph captures Bebel in the twilight of his life, his steely gaze and resolute expression reflecting his unwavering commitment to his beliefs. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the personal sacrifices made by political dissidents in the pursuit of social justice and democratic ideals. August Bebel's legacy extends far beyond the borders of Germany, as his ideas and activism continue to inspire socialist and feminist movements around the world. This photograph is a testament to his enduring influence and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to challenge the status quo.
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