| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV00125 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 38.4 x 53.4 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | chromolithograph and letterpress on paper |
| Maker |
Unknown Unknown H. & C. Graham Ltd. |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The Prussian Octopus
Description
A First World War propaganda poster which comments on declarations by the German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg about the non aggressive ambitions of the German Empire. The image which fills the poster is a map of continental Europe, on top of which sit two octopi, one representing Prussia, the other representing Austria-Hungary. The tentacles of each octopus spread out to grab other countries which the two powers have invaded or annexed. The image has a black border and the title is along the top with text in the top right corner.