Metal Print : 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
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Experience history in a new light with Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This captivating image, "Kaiser Wilhelm Falling Through the Air," showcases a pivotal moment in history as the German Emperor attempts to evade capture during World War I. Originally sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed photograph brings the past to life with stunning detail and vibrant colors. Our high-quality metal prints are not only visually striking but also durable, making them a perfect addition to any home or office space. Relive history with this unique and intriguing piece.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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