Germany
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The Separation of Church and State (German illustration, 1905)
Text: The Separation of Church and State – From France – Marianne rises above the black once again. Year: 1905. Publisher: Der Wahre Jacob. Artist: Willy Lehmann-Schramm. Additional information: The illustration depicts a winged Marianne escaping the grasp of clergy below. Published following the passage of France’s law formally establishing state secularism.
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May I eat with you, Mr. Police Dog? (German cartoon, 1932)
Text: May I eat with you, Mr. Police Dog? Year: 1932. Publisher: Red Pepper. Artist: Alfred Beier-Red. Additional information: Drawn by caricaturist Alfred Beier-Red for the Communist Party’s satirical ‘Red Pepper’ magazine. The caption adds: ‘The Prussian budget includes 52 marks per month for each police dog. From April 1, 1932 the support rate for…
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May Allah punish England! (German stamp, ca. 1915)
Text: May Allah punish England! Year: 1915. Publisher: NA. Artist: NA. Additional information: This German stamp was issued during World War I to celebrate the country’s alliance with the Ottoman Empire. The stamp features the slogan “May Allah punish England!” The stamp was widely circulated on posters, postcards, and other ephemera during the war. This…
