1916 La Baïonnette | Mocking the collapse of an empire | The Imperial Eagle falls
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A century before memes, there was La Baïonnette — a French satirical magazine that used illustration as resistance. This piece, “L’Aigle Impérial” (The Imperial Eagle), was published during World War I. In the cartoon, the eagle represents German imperial power under Kaiser Wilhelm II. Its wings are tattered, its body is wounded, and the caption beneath the image reads: “He will return to his nest, stripped and wounded — and never come out again.” It wasn’t just art — it was prophecy, mocking the collapse of a regime that believed itself unstoppable. Perfect for: anti-authoritarian energy lovers of vintage illustration anyone who enjoys their coffee with a side of political catharsis Public domain artwork, restored from an original 1916 print. Because resistance art never goes out of style.
Product features - Medium-heavy 8.3 oz fabric with cotton/polyester blends for durability and softness - Side seams for improved structure and longer-lasting shape - Adjustable hood with self-colored drawstring and metal grommets - Large kangaroo pouch pocket to warm hands or hold small items - Tear-away label, runs true to size, WRAP/Sedex/PETA certified Care instructions - Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F) - Do not bleach - Tumble dry: low heat - Iron, steam or dry: low heat - Do not dryclean
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A century before memes, there was La Baïonnette — a French satirical magazine that used illustration as resistance. This piece, “L’Aigle Impérial” (The Imperial Eagle), was published during World War I. In the cartoon, the eagle represents German imperial power under Kaiser Wilhelm II. Its wings are tattered, its body is wounded, and the caption beneath the image reads: “He will return to his nest, stripped and wounded — and never come out again.” It wasn’t just art — it was prophecy, mocking the collapse of a regime that believed itself unstoppable. Perfect for: anti-authoritarian energy lovers of vintage illustration anyone who enjoys their coffee with a side of political catharsis Public domain artwork, restored from an original 1916 print. Because resistance art never goes out of style.
Product features - Medium-heavy 8.3 oz fabric with cotton/polyester blends for durability and softness - Side seams for improved structure and longer-lasting shape - Adjustable hood with self-colored drawstring and metal grommets - Large kangaroo pouch pocket to warm hands or hold small items - Tear-away label, runs true to size, WRAP/Sedex/PETA certified Care instructions - Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F) - Do not bleach - Tumble dry: low heat - Iron, steam or dry: low heat - Do not dryclean
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