Samson,Delilah,1923,Republic of France,Europe,International Relations

Title: Samson and Delilah
Creator(s): Robinson, Boardman, 1876-1952, artist
Date Created/Published: 1923 Jan. 20 [publication date]
Summary: Delilah, representing the Republic of France, prepares to weaken Samson, resting on a pillow marked 'Europe,' by cutting his hair.
Notes:
Inscribed, lower right: The Outlook, London.
No copyright information found with item.
Robinson's cartoon, similar to a version published in the London Outlook, draws on the Biblical story of Samson and Delilah, to support the British government's view.
Signed, lower left: Boardman Robinson 1923.
Title inscribed below image.
Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin Swann; 1974; (DLC/PP-1974:232.1452)
Following World War I, France, facing its own greatly weakened economy, was determined to obtain reparations from the German government. After repeated failures by Germany to meet her obligations as set forth in the Treaty of Versailles, the French, accompanied by the Belgians, occupied the Ruhr Valley, the territory in which four-fifths of Germany's remaining coal and iron resources were deposited in January of 1923. The confrontation was viewed by the British government as a threat to the strength and security of Europe.
Forms part of: Caroline and Erwin Swann collection of caricature and cartoon (Library of Congress).
Similar version published in: The Outlook (London), January 20, 1923.
Subjects:
Delilah (Biblical figure)--1920-1930.
Samson (Biblical judge)--1920-1930.
International relations--Europe--1920-1930.
Drawings--American--Color--1920-1930.
Editorial cartoons--British--1920-1930.
Periodical illustrations--British--1920-1930.
Bookmark /2009617235/
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