Historic Framed Print, Samson and Delilah, 17-7/8" x 21-7/8"

Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Congress collections.

Created 1923 Jan 20 publication date Inscribed, lower right: The Outlook, London. No copyright information found with item. Robinson's cartoon, similar to a version published in the London Outlook, draws on the Biblical story of Samson and Delilah, to support the British government's view. Signed, lower left: Boardman Robinson 1923. Title inscribed below image. Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin Swann; 1974; (DLC/PP-1974:232.1452) Following World War I, France, facing its own greatly weakened economy, was determined to obtain reparations from the German government. After repeated failures by Germany to meet her obligations as set forth in the Treaty of Versailles, the French, accompanied by the Belgians, occupied the Ruhr Valley, the territory in which four-fifths of Germany's remaining coal and iron resources were deposited in January of 1923. The confrontation was viewed by the British government as a threat to the strength and security of Europe. Caroline and Erwin Swann collection of caricature and cartoon (Library of Congress). Similar version published in: The Outlook (London), January 20, 1923. Drawings American Color 1920-1930.Editorial cartoons British 1920-1930.Periodical illustrations British 1920-1930.

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