Fritz Schönpflug: “We wash our hands in innocence”, caricature from Die Muskete (issue of 16 July 1914)

Pre-war

1914
Outbreak of the war

1915

1916

1917

1918
End of the war

Post-war

Medium

King Peter I of Serbia, King Nicola I of Montenegro and Czar Nicholas II of Russia as responsible for the outbreak of war

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Wienbibliothek im Rathaus – Vienna Library in the City Hall

Wienbibliothek im Rathaus

Verwendet bei

Chapter

The First World War as reflected in the distortions of caricature

Caricature was especially successful as a medium of propaganda since its subtle visual effects could have a substantial and far-reaching impact, ensuring the swift dissemination of emotions and values in reaction to current events.

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