Louis Raemaekers

Louis Raemaekers
Louis Raemaekers was a Dutch cartoonist and writer known for his powerful anti-German illustrations during World War I. His politically charged cartoons, often depicting German atrocities, were widely published, helping to sway public opinion in favor of the Allied cause. Raemaekers compiled many of his works in collections such as "The Great War: A Neutral's Indictment" and "Raemaekers' Cartoon History of the War," which captured the intensity of wartime sentiment. His bold art and commentary made him a prominent figure, and his work remains a vivid testament to the use of political art in propaganda.

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Introduction Louis Raemaekers will stand out for all time as one of the supreme figures which the Great War has called into being. His genius has been enlisted in the service of mankind, and his work, being entirely sincere and untouched by racial or national prejudice, will endure; indeed, it promises to gain strength as the years advance. When the intense passions, which have been awakened by this... more...