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"Unconquerable" (also known as "Defiant Belgium")
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English: "Unconquerable" (also known as "Defiant Belgium") is an illustration created by the British artist Arthur Rackham in 1914. It was made as an expression of support for Belgium during the First World War, which occurred shortly after the outbreak of the war. The illustration depicts the determination and resistance of Belgium against the German invasion in 1914. The image shows an allegorical representation of Belgium, symbolized by a female figure, steadfastly standing against threatening dark forces, symbolizing German aggression. The illustration was widely circulated at the time and symbolized Belgium's determination to fight for its independence and freedom.
Français : "Invaincue" (également connue sous le nom de "Belgique Défiant") est une illustration réalisée par l'artiste britannique Arthur Rackham en 1914. Elle a été créée en signe de soutien à la Belgique pendant la Première Guerre mondiale, qui a éclaté peu de temps après le début de la guerre. L'illustration montre la détermination et la résistance de la Belgique à l'invasion allemande en 1914. L'image présente une représentation allégorique de la Belgique, symbolisée par une figure féminine, qui se tient fermement face aux forces menaçantes sombres, représentant l'agression allemande. L'illustration a été largement diffusée à l'époque et symbolisait la détermination de la Belgique à lutter pour son indépendance et sa liberté.
Nederlands: "Unconquerable" (ook bekend als "Defiant Belgium") is een illustratie gemaakt door de Britse kunstenaar Arthur Rackham in 1914. Het werd gemaakt als een uiting van steun voor België tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog, die kort na het uitbreken van de oorlog plaatsvond. De illustratie toont de vastberadenheid en weerstand van België tegen de Duitse invasie in 1914. Het beeld toont een allegorische voorstelling van België, vertegenwoordigd door een vrouwelijke figuur, die standvastig staat tegenover dreigende donkere krachten, die symbool staan voor de Duitse agressie. De illustratie werd destijds breed verspreid en symboliseerde de vastberadenheid van België om te vechten voor zijn onafhankelijkheid en vrijheid. |
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Source | https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20141222_01442914 |
Author | Arthur Rackham |
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