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Keeping It Down. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Germany Chancellor
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Keeping It Down. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Germany Chancellor
527320 Keeping It Down. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Germany Chancellor, trying to force the Jack of Socialism back in his box. The captions tells him that every act of repression acts an elixir to the human wish for more freedom. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne from Punch, London. by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright
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Acts Back Bismarck Captions Chancellor Crate Down Edward Elixir Force Freedom Jack Keeping Linley Otto Punch Repression Sambourne Socialism Tells 1815 1898 Prussian
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Keeping It Down: Otto von Bismarck, the Iron Chancellor of Germany, is depicted in this print as he attempts to forcefully confine the Jack of Socialism back into its box. The cleverly crafted cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne from Punch, London serves as a reminder that every act of repression only fuels the human desire for more freedom. Bismarck, known for his authoritarian rule and Prussian conservatism, believed that suppressing socialist movements would maintain stability within German society. However, this thought-provoking image suggests otherwise. As Bismarck pushes down on the lid of socialism's crate, it becomes clear that such acts of repression only serve to nourish people's yearning for greater liberties. Sambourne's skillful engraving captures both the determination in Bismarck's face and the symbolic struggle between authority and individual aspirations. This black and white masterpiece stands as a testament to Sambourne's artistic talent and his ability to convey complex ideas through visual storytelling. Displayed by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, this historical artwork provides us with a glimpse into an era when political ideologies clashed amidst societal transformations. It reminds us that no matter how hard one may try to suppress dissenting voices or restrict freedoms, they will inevitably find their way out - like an elixir fueling humanity's unwavering thirst for liberty.
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