Kaiser Wilhelm II as a blacksmith is hammering chains representing the British Empire, trying to break them. Drawing by A.G. Racey, 191-.

  • Racey, A. G. (Arthur George), 1870-1941.
Date:
1910-1919
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571987i
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Kaiser Wilhelm II as a blacksmith is hammering chains representing the British Empire, trying to break them. Drawing by A.G. Racey, 191-. Wellcome Collection. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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His hammer is labelled "Army", i.e. he is hoping to destroy the British Empire with the German army

Publication/Creation

1910-1919

Physical description

1 drawing : pen and ink ; image 47 x 37 cm

Lettering

Welding not breaking the British Empire ... A.G. Racey

Reference

Wellcome Collection 571987i

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