Mounted 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
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience history in a new light with Media Storehouse's Mounted Photos. This captivating image from our extensive collection, provided by Mary Evans Prints Online (No. 8/15), depicts a pivotal moment in history: Kaiser Wilhelm I, the former German Emperor, plummeting through the air as Allied soldiers below attempt to catch him in a sheet. This iconic Leon photograph offers a unique and intriguing perspective on the past, making it an excellent addition to any historical display or office decor. Order your Mounted Photo today and bring history to life in your home or workplace.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 14.5cm (8" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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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