S.M. Adolf. Ich führe Euch herrlichen Pleiten entgegen! (His Majesty Adolph)

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When this cover appeared, Hitler was licking his wounds from a political setback on August 13. Heartfield gives Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) the upturned mustache, plumed helmet and uniform of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany’s last emperor. Heartfield updates Wilhelm’s empty World War I promise, “I lead you toward splendid times!” The motto on the “Blue Max” flying medal has been changed from “For Merit” to “For Profit.”

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Politics
Photogravure
Propaganda
Germany
Photomontage
Commercial Art
World War II