Born in the Netherlands in 1869, Louis Raemaekers was a very accomplished artist.

During the First World War, he became a cartoonist for the Amsterdam Telegraaf and was particularly noted for his anti-German stance. His graphic cartoons depicted the rule of the German military in Belgium, portrayed the Germans as barbarians and Kaiser Wilhelm II as an ally of Satan. The German government offered a reward of 12,000 guilders for Raemaekers, dead or alive. The German government forced the Dutch government to place Raemaekers on trial for 'endangering Dutch neutrality', but a jury acquitted him. He later left for England because of the bounty on his head. There, his work was published in The Times and he released a collection, Raemaekers Cartoon History of the War, in 1919.

This print has been taken from that 1916 publication and some hand-coloured tint added. There is a period label on the back explaining the details of the print- now concealed under the back of the frame. The tiger represents Germany, the woman being devoured is Belgium and the “Jackals” in the back are Flemish Pro-Germans.

The frame is a later pairing.

There is some age related spots on the print from when it was stored badly for a long period.

Frame measures 38cm x 34cm

Aperture 24cm x 20cm