Fine Art Print : Caricature of Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels
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Caricature of Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels
A Thing of Booty. Caricature of Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels and smoking a pipe. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889
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Media ID 14152102
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1889 386202 Acting Ambulance Booty Born Corps Festooned Gibson Herbert Jewels Northumbrian Pipe Regiments Sergeant Thing Willie
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the whimsical charm of history with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating caricature of Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany. This exquisite print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the prince adorned in jewels and smoking a pipe in a humorous and intriguing depiction titled "A Thing of Booty." Add a touch of historical wit and character to your home or office decor with this unique and rights-managed fine art print. Order now and bring a piece of history into your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 caricature depicts Crown Prince William of Württemberg, adorned in an extravagant display of jewels and puffing on a pipe. The prince, born in September 1889, was a prominent figure during World War I, serving in the German army as a military commander. The intricately detailed drawing captures the essence of the prince's regal appearance, with his grand attire and regal bearing. The addition of the pipe and the festooning of jewels adds a playful and humorous touch to the image. The caricature was created by an unknown artist during the early 20th century, likely during the period of the Great War. The image is accompanied by the inscription "386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, MM, 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps." This suggests that the caricature may have been part of a collection or album belonging to Sergeant Gibson, a British soldier who served during WWI. The military history of this period is rich with tales of courage, honor, and camaraderie. Soldiers on both sides of the conflict would have been exposed to a wide range of experiences, from the horrors of the battlefield to the lighter moments of camp life. This caricature offers a glimpse into the latter, providing a humorous and lighthearted perspective on the life of a high-ranking German officer. The intricacy and detail of the drawing are a testament to the skill of the artist, and the historical significance of the image makes it a valuable addition to any collection of military history or World War I memorabilia.
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