LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Ink on paper

Size Notes:

(sheet); Framed : 10.5 x 8.5 inches

Markings:

Not signed

Condition:

Light overall paper discoloration with minor toning along edges

Exhibited:

New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, Connecticut. This cartoon features William II of Germany (with the pick-helmet), Francis-Joseph I of Austria and Hungary (tallest), and Victor-Emmmanuel III of Italy (shortest) marching together, referring to the Triple Alliance among Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy that lasted from 1882 until the start of WWI in 1914.

Provenance:

Ader Nordmann, November 18, 2009, lot 262; Acquired by the present owner from the above.