Louis XVIII sits on a throne surrounded by bowing marshals who offer their loyalty. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1814.
- Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.
- Date:
- [1 June 1814]
- Reference:
- 38410i
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A satire on the speedy re-affiliation of the marshals after the abdication of Napoleon
Next to Louis XVIII is Talleyrand. Among the marshals is Soult (also to serve for Louis-Philippe) who carries on his back various pictures looted from Spain
Publication/Creation
[London] : [publisher not identified], [1 June 1814]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; image 18.3 x 34.8 cm
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Acts of adhesion!!! G. Cruikshank fect.
Extensive lettering within the print
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, London 1949, vol. 9, no. 12271
Reference
Wellcome Collection 38410i
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