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Caricature of a French Commander Receiving Instructions from His Superior
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Caricature of a French Commander Receiving Instructions from His Superior

Edouard de Beaumont · 1843 · letterpress printing; lithography; paper

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

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Voordat de Franse commandant naar de Markiezenarchipel vertrekt, krijgt hij van zijn meerdere de diplomatieke instructie om de mannelijke inwoners aldaar beschaving bij te brengen, maar de vrouwen 'plus sauvages' (wilder) te maken.

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Credit lineKarikatuur van een Franse commandant die instructies krijgt van zijn meerdere. 1843. Edouard de Beaumont. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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