The Old Man of Doorn 1938

"The Old Man of Doorn" is a 1938 political cartoon by David Low, depicting a weary and aged Wilhelm II, the former Kaiser of Germany, in an armchair, seemingly resigned to the prospect of another war. The cartoon references the looming threat of another European conflict, mirroring the sentiment of "again?" in the title. Low was a renowned British cartoonist, known for his satirical and critical commentary on political events, particularly during World War II. This cartoon is a stark reminder of the cyclical nature of conflict and the weight of history, as the Kaiser contemplates a future potentially echoing the horrors of World War I.