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Is it you, Mother?, 1916. Artist: Louis Raemaekers
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Is it you, Mother?, 1916. Artist: Louis Raemaekers
Is it you, Mother?, 1916. Plate 75 from The Great War: A Neutrals Indictment by Louis Raemaekers. The Dutch graphic artist Louis Raemaekers (1869-1956) produced fiercely anti-German cartoons during the First World War. The Germans offered a substantial reward for him, dead or alive, and the Dutch government, under pressure from Germany, placed Raemaekers on trial on a charge of endangering Dutch neutrality. He was acquitted, but fled to England because of the bounty on his head
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Is it you, Mother?, 1916
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is a powerful lithograph by Dutch artist Louis Raemaekers that captures the horrors of war during the First World War. In this haunting image, we see a wounded soldier lying on the ground, his body contorted in pain and anguish. His eyes are filled with desperation as he reaches out towards an ethereal figure of a motherly presence. Raemaekers' anti-German sentiment is evident in this piece, as he portrays the German soldiers responsible for inflicting such suffering and death. The artist's defiance against Germany was so strong that they placed a bounty on his head - dead or alive. Despite facing trial for endangering Dutch neutrality, Raemaekers was acquitted but chose to flee to England for his safety. The monochrome black and white composition adds to the somber atmosphere of the artwork, emphasizing the stark reality of war. The soldier's rifle lies discarded beside him, symbolizing both his vulnerability and futility in the face of violence. "Is it you, Mother?" serves as a poignant reminder of the countless lives lost during World War I and highlights Raemaekers' unwavering commitment to exposing the atrocities committed by Germany. This print stands as a testament to art's ability to convey profound emotions and provoke reflection on humanity's capacity for destruction in times of conflict.
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