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Injured Innocence, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Injured Innocence, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Injured Innocence, 1872. Germany reels at the headline in the newspaper confirming the amount of money that France has raised to pay off her war indemnity. This relates to Frances unsuccessful war against Prussia. In the background are the ghouls representing communism, Napoleon III and Germany. France had been charged with making a massive payment to Prussia, but the terms demanded by the newly unified Germany were considered harsh. They included an agreement that France pay a war indemnity of some £ 200 million. However, subscriptions were received in July 1872 of £ 1, 720 million in response to a French Loan campaign. Apparently, Germany was disappointed at the speed with which France was able to raise the funds and this emptying of the purses of the French citizens is reflected in this cartoon. From Punch, or the London Charivari, August 10, 1872
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Injured Innocence, 1872
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is a powerful and thought-provoking print by Joseph Swain that captures the political turmoil and financial strain faced by France during the aftermath of its unsuccessful war against Prussia. The image depicts Germany reeling at the headline in a newspaper confirming the staggering amount of money raised by France to pay off its war indemnity. In the background, allegorical figures representing communism, Napoleon III, and Germany symbolize the various forces at play during this tumultuous period. France had been burdened with an exorbitant payment demand from newly unified Germany, which included a war indemnity of £200 million. However, much to Germany's disappointment, subscriptions poured in from French citizens in July 1872 totaling an astounding £1,720 million through a French Loan campaign. Swain's cartoon effectively portrays this financial drain on France as ghouls emptying the purses of its citizens. The monochrome black-and-white composition adds depth and intensity to this historical moment captured in art. This print not only highlights significant political events but also reflects on themes such as war, finance, foreign policy, and national identity. It serves as a poignant reminder of how international conflicts can have long-lasting consequences for nations and their people. "Injured Innocence" stands as a testament to Swain's artistic prowess in capturing complex historical narratives while evoking emotions and sparking conversations about power dynamics between countries during times of crisis.
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