Greetings Card : Kaiser Wilhelm falling through the air and dropped
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Kaiser Wilhelm falling through the air and dropped
No. 8/15. Kaiser Wilhelm falling through the air and failing to be caught in a sheet held by the Allied soldiers. Leon
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Media ID 14153110
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
Allied Caught Failing Falling Held Kaiser Leon Print Sheet Wilhelm
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the captivating and historically significant range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of Kaiser Wilhelm I in mid-air fall. This striking design, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online (No. 8/15), showcases the famous moment when the German Emperor attempted to evade capture during the end of World War I. With soldiers reaching out to catch him in a sheet, this card is a unique and intriguing way to add a touch of history to your correspondence. Perfect for history enthusiasts or those with a sense of humor, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment of Kaiser Wilhelm II's humiliating defeat during the First World War. Depicted here, the German Emperor is seen plummeting through the air, having failed to be caught in a makeshift net held by Allied soldiers. The photograph, taken by renowned war photographer Leon, encapsulates the chaos and unpredictability of the final days of the conflict. As the war drew to a close in 1918, Wilhelm's position as the leader of Germany became increasingly precarious. With the Allied forces closing in, the Kaiser abdicated on November 9, 1918, and fled to Holland. This photograph, taken on November 10, 1918, in the town of Spa, Belgium, shows the defeated monarch being forcibly removed from a train by Allied soldiers. The image of Wilhelm falling through the air, seemingly weightless and vulnerable, is a stark reminder of the end of an era. The sheet held by the soldiers, which was intended to catch him, symbolizes the failed attempts to maintain the status quo and the ultimate futility of the war. This powerful photograph, taken during the closing days of World War I, is a poignant and enduring image of the upheaval and transformation of Europe during this tumultuous period of history.
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