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How the giants of German militarism collapse (Colour Litho)
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How the giants of German militarism collapse (Colour Litho)
2808940 How the giants of German militarism collapse (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the giants of German militarism collapse. In the Kiel Canal, the disarmament of the battleships so dear to William II and Von Tirpitz are actively being worked on. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 17-24 October 1920.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23107820
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Battleship Bay Of Water Building Site Collapse Dock Dockyard Emperor Wilhelm Ii Expiatory Freight Ship Habor Harbour Place Harbour Wall Indutrial Kiel Kiel Canal Large Construction Site Mineral Waters Mooring Moorings Nautical Vessel Naval School Pier Pontoons Reparation Rust Seagoing Ships Shipwrights Shipyard Tanker Ship Treaty Of Versailles Wharf Wokrker Achille Beltrame Beltrame Achille 1871 1945 Demilitarized Dismantle Four Elements Industries Laborer Labourer Rusting Tradesman Tradesmen War Scene War Zone
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This photo print, titled "How the giants of German militarism collapse" captures a significant moment in history. The image showcases the dismantling and disarmament of battleships that were once cherished by Emperor Wilhelm II and Von Tirpitz. Taken in the Kiel Canal, this scene depicts workers diligently working on rusting boats at a dockyard. The illustration was originally published in Courier Sunday on October 17-24,1920. It serves as a powerful visual representation of the aftermath of World War I and the implementation of the Treaty of Versailles. As part of Germany's demilitarization efforts, these once mighty vessels are now being stripped down to their bare bones. Beltrame Achille (1871-1945), an Italian illustrator, skillfully captured this poignant moment in history with his color lithograph technique. Through his artistry, he conveys not only the physical decay and industrial decline but also symbolizes the collapse of German militarism itself. In this image, we witness shipwrights laboring tirelessly amidst a large construction site while tugboats navigate through canals filled with remnants from war-torn ships. The composition highlights both human effort and nature's presence as water surrounds them all. This print is an evocative reminder of how nations rebuild after times of conflict and serves as a testament to humanity's resilience in overcoming adversity.
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