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Greco Turkish War (1897) - The European Concert. Cartoon on the Greek-Turkish War of 1897
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Greco Turkish War (1897) - The European Concert. Cartoon on the Greek-Turkish War of 1897
XEE4159268 Greco Turkish War (1897) - The European Concert. Cartoon on the Greek-Turkish War of 1897. Illustration for Le petit Journal, 9 May 1897 -Turkish Greek War (1897) - The nations of Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Russia, Austria and Germany), united in symphony orchestra to perform the hymn to peace, only accompanied the war dances of Greeks and Turks in Macedonian. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 9/05/1897. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greco Turkish War (1897) - The European Concert. Cartoon on the Greek-Turkish War of 1897. Illustration for Le Pepetit Journal, 9 May 1897 -Turkish Greek War (1897) - The nations of Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Russia, Austria and Germany), united in symphony orchestra to perform the hymn to peace, only accompanied the war dances of Greeks and Turks in Macedonian. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 9/05/1897.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a historical moment during the Greco-Turkish War of 1897, known as "The European Concert". The illustration, originally published in Le Petit Journal on May 9th, 1897, depicts the nations of Europe - Spain, Italy, France, Russia, Austria and Germany - united in a symphony orchestra. Their purpose? To perform a hymn to peace amidst the ongoing conflict between Greece and Turkey. In this satirical cartoon by French School artist Stefano Bianchetti from the 19th century, we see an ironic twist unfold. While these European powers come together harmoniously to advocate for peace through music, their efforts are overshadowed by the war dances of Greeks and Turks in Macedonian. It is as if their performance falls on deaf ears or simply gets drowned out by the realities of battle. The engraving beautifully captures both the hopefulness and futility that often accompany international diplomatic efforts during times of war. It serves as a reminder that even when powerful nations join forces with good intentions, conflicts can persist beyond their reach. As we reflect upon this image today, it prompts us to consider how history has shaped our world and reminds us of the importance of continued efforts towards lasting peace.
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