History repeats itself by Joseph Keppler
Title

History repeats itself by Joseph Keppler

Caption

History repeats itself by Joseph Keppler, 1838-1894, artist 1885. illustration shows Julius Caeser or a Roman centurion, in the background, tumbling off a pillar of stones labeled 'Rome, Etruria, Britain, Asia, [and] Africa', and in the middle distance, on a bit of land labeled 'France', Napoleon I tumbling off a pillar of stones labeled 'Egypt, Italy, Spain, Holland, Austria, Prussia, [and] Russia' and falling toward a rocky island labeled 'St. Helena'. In the foreground, John Bull is standing atop a pillar of stones labeled 'Scotland, Ireland, Malta, Gibraltar, India, Australia, Cyprus, Egypt, Sudan ]' on a bit of land labeled 'England';the stones are propped up by various types of weapons, with the top two stones supported by a steamship,

Date

1885

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A07_320

License type

Rights managed

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