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British political cartoon, 1807
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British political cartoon, 1807

James Gillray · 1807-01-09 · etching; hand coloring; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Satirical print on British domestic politics, 1807. Centrally, a large pair of trousers is being turned inside out. Further, various tussles and gluttonous feasts. From burning Europe, Napoleon looks at English conditions through a telescope.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonNapoleon I (Emperor of the French)trousers, breechesEngland
Credit lineBritse politieke spotprent, 1807. 1807-01-09. James Gillray. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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