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Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, WW1
Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, twenty-four years after Tenniel. In Tenniels Dropping the Pilot cartoon of 1890 Kaiser Wilhelm II watches as Bismarck disembarks from the ship (of state), but in Treebys cartoon Bismarck is in the water up to his waist and the Kaisers ship has foundered on the rocks and is sinking. Date: September 1914
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Allegorical Allegory Bismarck Careless Dropped Dropping Folded Foolish Kaiser Pilot Punch Reckless Rocks Satire Satirical Shipwreck Sinking Smashed Stupid Symbol Symbolic Symbolism Tenniel Waist Watching Wilhelm Foundered
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25cm x 39.6cm (9.8" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Dropped Pilot: A Satirical Allegory of Reckless Leadership in WWI (Twenty-four years after Tenniel's "Dropping the Pilot") This powerful and thought-provoking cartoon by Treeby, published in September 1914, is a satirical commentary on the reckless and foolish leadership that plunged Europe into the catastrophic events of World War I. The image is a stark contrast to the famous "Dropping the Pilot" cartoon by Tenniel from 1890, which depicted Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany watching as Chancellor Otto von Bismarck disembarked from a ship. In Treeby's version, the scene is dramatically altered. The ship, symbolizing Germany, has foundered on the rocks and is sinking, with Kaiser Wilhelm II standing on the deck with his arms folded, watching in disbelief as Chancellor Bismarck, now in the water up to his waist, struggles to stay afloat. The allegorical symbolism is clear: the careless and stupid actions of the German leadership had led to the shipwreck of peace and the beginning of a devastating war. The image is a poignant reminder of the consequences of reckless and foolish leadership, and the importance of caution and prudence in times of crisis. The cartoon was published at a critical moment in history, as the world watched in horror as the events of the war unfolded. Treeby's satirical commentary served as a warning to all leaders, urging them to learn from the mistakes of the past and avoid repeating them in the future. This image, with its powerful symbolism and thought-provoking commentary, is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of World War I, satire, or political cartoons. It is a reminder of the importance of careful leadership and the potential consequences of reckless actions, a message that remains relevant today.
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