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Advertisement for a Parisian clothes outfitters referring to the First Hague Peace
CHT225240 Advertisement for a Parisian clothes outfitters referring to the First Hague Peace Conference of 1899, from Le Rire Magazine, 1899 (colour litho) by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; (add.info.: 1st international peace conference, convened on the initiative of the Czar of Russia, Nicholas II and on the invitation of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands; caricatures of the Sultan of Turkey, Emperor Franz-Josef of Austria-Hungary, President William McKinley of U.S.A. Queen Wilhelmina, President Loubet of France, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, King Alfonso XIII of Spain, Queen Victoria and her son Edward, Czar Nicholas II of Russia, King Umberto I of Italy, King Leopold II of Belgium and Menelik II, Negus of Ethiopia; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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Step into Style - Fashionably Uniting Nations at the First Hague Peace Conference
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. This print captures a unique blend of politics and fashion, as an advertisement for a Parisian clothes outfitter cleverly references the historic First Hague Peace Conference of 1899. Published in Le Rire Magazine, this colorful lithograph by Moloch (Colomb B. ) transports us back to a time when even world leaders were subject to caricature. The image showcases a delightful array of international figures, each humorously depicted in their national attire. From the Sultan of Turkey to Queen Victoria and her son Edward, from President William McKinley of the United States to Czar Nicholas II of Russia – no one is spared from this playful satire. Even Queen Wilhelmina herself, who initiated the conference along with Russian Czar Nicholas II, finds her place among these fashionable icons. While political negotiations may have been at the forefront during this groundbreaking conference, it seems that fashion was not far behind. This whimsical advertisement reminds us that even amidst serious discussions on peace and diplomacy, there is always room for some retail therapy. As we gaze upon this charming piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported to an era where laughter and style transcended borders. It serves as a testament to both the power of art and fashion in bringing people together – whether they be world leaders or everyday individuals seeking sartorial inspiration.
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