1-526-739 - Art Media/Heritage Images

Renewal of the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria and Italy, 1896. The Triple Alliance was established in 1882 and lasted until the outbreak of World War I, when Italy broke with her former allies. In this satirical cartoon Russia and France are seen watching Austria and Germany bandaging Italy's wooden leg while Britain takes Italy's pulse. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th June 1896.