{"product_id":"pax-vobiscum-max-slevogt","title":"Pax Vobiscum - Max Slevogt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1916 lithograph by Max Slevogt, this political satire offers a sharp, gestural commentary on the social climate of the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis lithograph, titled Pax Vobiscum, appeared in the fifth issue of the periodical Bildermann on 5 June 1916. Max Slevogt, a central figure in German Impressionism, produced this work during the First World War. The image functions as a biting political commentary, using the visual language of caricature to address the climate of the era.\n\nThe composition features a figure in ecclesiastical robes, positioned on the left, interacting with a group of children mounted upon a rocking horse. The title, Latin for 'peace be with you', contrasts sharply with the chaotic energy of the scene. Slevogt employs a loose, gestural line quality that captures movement and tension. The figures are rendered with expressive, dark strokes, typical of his graphic work from this period. Below the rocking horse, a crowd of onlookers observes the interaction, their faces sketched with minimal detail yet distinct character.\n\nSlevogt was known for his ability to capture the immediacy of a moment through fluid draughtsmanship. In this print, he avoids rigid structure, opting instead for a dynamic arrangement that draws the eye across the frame. The work reflects the artist's engagement with the social and political upheavals of early twentieth-century Germany. By juxtaposing religious authority with the playfulness of children, Slevogt invites the viewer to consider the irony inherent in the title. The print remains a clear example of the artist's skill in combining narrative depth with a spontaneous, sketch-like aesthetic. It provides a window into the artistic response to the conflict of 1916, demonstrating how print media circulated critical perspectives during the war years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-races-edouard-manet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Races - Édouard Manet — Édouard Manet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bords-du-loing-pres-saint-mammes-alfred-sisley\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBords du Loing, près Saint-Mammès - Alfred Sisley — Alfred Sisley\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Slevogt","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054538428751,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054541705551,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054541738319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054541771087,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054541803855,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pax-Vobiscum_Poster_CompositorV1_1782441364094.jpg?v=1782441854","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/pax-vobiscum-max-slevogt","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}