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Whos first, gents?
Whos first, gents?. Illustration shows a female figure labeled Peace standing in a barber shop, holding a large pair of shears labeled Disarmament; sitting to the right are the heads of state from Spain, US Uncle Sam, Austria, Japan, Italy, France, England, Germany, and Russia, each with bayonets and artillery as hair. Date 1906 May 30. Whos first, gents?. Illustration shows a female figure labeled Peace standing in a barber shop, holding a large pair of shears labeled Disarmament; sitting to the right are the heads of state from Spain, US Uncle Sam, Austria, Japan, Italy, France, England, Germany, and Russia, each with bayonets and artillery as hair. Date 1906 May 30
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Introducing the captivating 'Whos first, gents?' poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic illustration from Mary Evans Prints Online. This thought-provoking image showcases a powerful female figure named Peace, standing in a barber shop with a large pair of shears labeled Disarmament. Surrounded by the heads of state, this evocative piece challenges the notion of leadership and the power of peace. Bring this powerful statement into your home or office and spark meaningful conversations with this inspiring addition to your wall art collection."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
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Whose Turn is It Next, Gents?
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, a thought-provoking and satirical illustration published in Puck magazine on May 30, 1906, offers a striking commentary on the arms race among major world powers at the turn of the 20th century. The image depicts a barber shop scene with Peace, personified as a woman, standing behind a barber chair, holding a large pair of shears labeled "Disarmament." To her right, an assortment of heads of state from various countries take a seat, each adorned with an extravagant hairstyle made of their respective weapons of war. The Spanish king is shown with a bayonet, Uncle Sam from the United States wears artillery, Austria's emperor sports a grenade, Japan's emperor dons a samurai sword, Italy's king is crowned with a laurel wreath of bayonets, France's president boasts a cannon, England's king is crowned with a crown of guns, Germany's kaiser is bedecked with a laurel wreath of swords, and Russia's tsar is topped with a crown of cannons. The scene is a stark reminder of the escalating arms race among these nations, with each leader seemingly vying for the title of the most powerful. The illustration, titled "Who's First, Gents?", is a poignant commentary on the futility of the arms race and the potential consequences of unchecked military buildup. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the need for diplomacy and disarmament, and the importance of working towards peace and cooperation among nations. This and thought-provoking illustration, a product of the early 20th century's political satire, continues to resonate with contemporary audiences and remains a testament to the enduring power of art to provoke thought and inspire change.
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