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Last resort for William I, 1830
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Last resort for William I, 1830

anonymous · 1830 - 1831 · lithography; paper

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

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Satirical print on Prince Frederick and King William I standing on the coast discussing the poor progress of the fight against the Belgians and the shortage of ammunition. On the ground lie stacks of cheese as bombs and stovepipes. On the left, the Dutch grenadiers are lined up. Prince Frederick points out to his father a last escape route, the 'Route d'Angleterre'. With multiple captions.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonprintWilliam I of the NetherlandsFrederik (prins der Nederlanden)Belgische Revolutie
Credit lineLaatste uitweg voor Willem I, 1830. 1830 - 1831. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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