The Proclamation of the German Empire
Anton von Werner · 1885
Why it's great
On January 18, 1871, in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, the German princes proclaim King Wilhelm I of Prussia Emperor of Germany, with Bismarck in white at the center. Anton von Werner painted this third version in 1885.
🏛️ Part of history
The Unification of Italy & Germany (1815–1871) — On January 18, 1871, in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, the German princes proclaim King Wilhelm I of Prussia Emperor of Germany, with Bismarck in white at the center.
The Franco-Prussian War & the Paris Commune (1870–1871) — On January 18, 1871, in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, the German princes proclaim King Wilhelm I of Prussia Emperor of Germany, with Bismarck in white at the center.
Where to see it
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Hang it on your wall
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Anton von Werner was a German painter born in Frankfurt an der Oder in 1843. He lived in Berlin, where he became director of the art academy and the leading painter of the Prussian court, recording events such as the proclamation of the German Empire. He died in Berlin in 1915.
