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War and peace. Allegorie (cartoon) by Gabriele Galantara (1867-1937) on the last cover of the French satirical newspaper " L'plate au beurre" n°325 of June 22, 1907
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War and peace. Allegorie (cartoon) by Gabriele Galantara (1867-1937) on the last cover of the French satirical newspaper " L'plate au beurre" n°325 of June 22, 1907
PCT4277095 War and peace. Allegorie (cartoon) by Gabriele Galantara (1867-1937) on the last cover of the French satirical newspaper " L'plate au beurre" n°325 of June 22, 1907. At the end of the International Peace Conference in The Hague, the allegorical figures representing Peace and War exchanged their respective attributes: Peace (lean, chetive, fragile) wears the sword (sword), the red uniform, the helmet and the military boots, the War (strong and well muscular) carries the wings of angel, the white tunic, the The legend says: The results (of the conference): peaceful militarism... or armed peace - policy of disarmament - pacifism. by Galantara, Gabriele (Rata Langa) (1865-1937); (add.info.: War and peace. Allegorie (cartoon) by Gabriele Galantara (1867-1937) on the last cover of the French satirical newspaper " L'plate au beurre" n°325 of June 22, 1907. At the end of the International Peace Conference in The Hague, the allegorical figures representing Peace and War exchanged their respective attributes: Peace (lean, chetive, fragile) wears the sword (sword), the red uniform, the helmet and the military boots, the War (strong and well muscular) carries the wings of angel, the white tunic, the The legend says: The results (of the conference): peaceful militarism... or armed peace - policy of disarmament - pacifism.); Photo © Gusman
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The print captures a powerful and thought-provoking image from the last cover of the French satirical newspaper "L'plate au beurre" on June 22,1907. Created by Gabriele Galantara, the cartoon titled "War and Peace. Allegorie" depicts an allegorical representation of War and Peace exchanging their attributes. In this striking visual, Peace is portrayed as lean, frail, and fragile. However, she now wears a sword, a red uniform, a helmet, and military boots – symbols traditionally associated with War. On the other hand, War appears strong and muscular but carries angelic wings and dons a white tunic – symbols typically attributed to Peace. This artwork was created at the end of the International Peace Conference in The Hague. It serves as a commentary on the conference's outcomes: peaceful militarism or armed peace - policy of disarmament - pacifism. Through this juxtaposition of imagery and symbolism, Galantara raises questions about the true nature of peace in times of war. The photograph itself is beautifully captured by Patrice Cartier from Fine Art Finder. It showcases intricate details that bring out both the subtlety and complexity within Galantara's work. This historical artifact not only reflects upon past events but also invites viewers to reflect on contemporary issues surrounding conflict resolution and global diplomacy. Overall, this print encapsulates an important moment in history while provoking contemplation about humanity's perpetual struggle between war and peace.
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