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The Eastern Question
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The Eastern Question

Marius Bauer · 1896-09-27 · lithography; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Satirical print on the relations between Russia, Great Britain, and Turkey following the genocide of the Armenians in 1896. At the bottom, the Russian bear addresses John Bull, who is loading a cannon aimed at Istanbul. Published in the supplement of 'De Kroniek' on 27 September 1896.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonRussiaGreat BritainArmeniëIstanboelArmeense genocide
Credit lineDe Oostersche quaestie. 1896-09-27. Marius Bauer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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