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Explanation accompanying the caricature with Napoleon's Coat of Arms, 1808
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Explanation accompanying the caricature with Napoleon's Coat of Arms, 1808

anonymous · 1808 · letterpress printing; paper

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

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Text sheet with a printed explanation of the satirical print on Napoleon with his coat of arms and his crimes in Europe, 1808. Description of the parts of the representation, in verse form.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
cartoonprintNapoleon I (Emperor of the French)devil(s) and demonsarmorial bearing, heraldryNapoleontische oorlogen
Credit lineVerklaring bij de spotprent met het Wapenschild van Napoleon, 1808. 1808. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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