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Karte von Europa im jahre 1870 / Karte von Europa im jahre 1914

Paul Hadol French
Walter Trier Bohemian
1914
Not on view
World War I poster.

Satirical maps comparing the political situations in Europe in the years 1870 and 1914. The left-hand map depicts the continent at the beginning of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71, designed by the Parisian artist, Paul Hadol. The map on the right, designed by German-Jewish artist, Walter Trier, shows Europe shortly after the outbreak of World War I.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Karte von Europa im jahre 1870 / Karte von Europa im jahre 1914
  • Artist: Paul Hadol (French, Remiremont 1835–1875 Paris)
  • Artist: Walter Trier (Bohemian, 1890–1951)
  • Printer: Reklameverlag Ernst Marx (German)
  • Date: 1914
  • Medium: Commercial color lithograph
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 14 5/16 × 37 3/16 in. (36.4 × 94.5 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Posters
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William O'D. Iselin, 1961
  • Object Number: 61.681.9a,b
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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