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Total Eclipse?: American anti-war cartoon, 1914, by Luther Daniels Bradley, remarking on the potential of the airship to wreak indiscriminate destruction on humanity
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Total Eclipse?: American anti-war cartoon, 1914, by Luther Daniels Bradley, remarking on the potential of the airship to wreak indiscriminate destruction on humanity
CARTOON: AIRSHIP RAID 1914.
Total Eclipse?: American anti-war cartoon, 1914, by Luther Daniels Bradley, remarking on the potential of the airship to wreak indiscriminate destruction on humanity
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Total Eclipse? - A Powerful Anti-War Statement in 1914
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. This thought-provoking print captures an American anti-war cartoon from 1914, created by the talented Luther Daniels Bradley. Titled "Airship Raid" this artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating potential of airships to bring indiscriminate destruction upon humanity. In this scene, we witness a moonlit night over a bustling city street. The looming presence of an enormous airship dominates the sky, symbolizing the threat posed by advancing aviation technology during World War I. With bombs raining down from above, Bradley's illustration highlights the horrors and chaos that war can unleash on innocent civilians. The artist's pacifist stance is evident as he uses his brush to depict not only physical devastation but also political action against warfare. By juxtaposing the peaceful image of a total eclipse with scenes of destruction, Bradley questions whether such violence can ever truly overshadow humanity's collective conscience. Through this powerful composition, Bradley urges viewers to contemplate the consequences of war and reflect on its toll on society. This piece resonates even today as it reminds us that progress should be accompanied by responsibility and compassion for our fellow human beings. As we gaze at this remarkable artwork from over a century ago, let us remember its timeless message: that peace should always prevail over conflict and that every effort must be made to prevent further destruction caused by human strife.
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