Peace Rumers. Let us a Have a Peace (Piece)
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A satirical condemnation of Russian imperialism in the Russo-Turkish War.
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Description
This political cartoon features a smoking Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, looking on helplessly as the leaders of the coalition against him carve up a map of Turkish territory. The Russo-Turkish War had begun just two months prior to publication, and the image is a tongue-in-cheek criticism of Russia’s ambitions in the campaign. The war, lost decisively by the Ottomans by March of 1878, would ultimately see the formation of Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania and Montenegro, as well as massive territorial gains for Tsar Alexander II.
The image was drawn by the prominent political cartoonist Thomas Nast and published as the title page in the June 30, 1877 edition of Harper’s Weekly.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1877
Author: Thomas Nast
Sheet Width (in): 10.90
Sheet Height (in): 15.50
Condition: A
Condition Description: The sheet is faintly toned from age and shows a small extraneous horizonal crease on the left side. Remains in very good condition overall.
$75.00
1 in stock