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34x23 vintage World War I-era promotional poster for a multi-volume historical series titled Der Europäische Krieg ("The European War").
Overview of the Work
The poster advertises a comprehensive historical account written by Andreas Hemberger. Published starting around 1915, the series was released in installments (Lieferungen) by the A. Hartleben publishing house in Vienna and Leipzig.
Content: The series provides a "historical representation of the war events of 1914" (and later years in subsequent volumes) including maps, plans, and numerous illustrations.
Artist: The striking artwork—featuring classical, heroic figures on horseback battling over a stylized map—was created by the Austrian artist Robert Wosak (1876–1944).
Pricing: As noted on the poster, each 32-page installment was sold for 50 Heller or 40 Pfennig.
Artistic Symbolism
The imagery uses classical allegory rather than modern military hardware to depict the conflict. The heroic, nude warriors and rearing horses symbolize a timeless struggle, while the snake and dark clouds beneath them likely represent the looming threat and devastation of the war spreading across Europe. |
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