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ANTI-FRENCH CARTOON, 1798. Destruction of the French Collossus. The French Republic
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ANTI-FRENCH CARTOON, 1798. Destruction of the French Collossus. The French Republic
ANTI-FRENCH CARTOON, 1798. Destruction of the French Collossus. The French Republic, caricatured as a bloodstained monster with the head of the guillotined King Louis XVI around its neck, is struck by lightning bolts wielded by Great Britain as it attempts to straddle the Mediterranean. Cartoon by James Gillray, 1798
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ANTI-FRENCH CARTOON, 1798 - Destruction of the French Colossus
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. This satirical cartoon from 1798 depicts the turbulent political landscape of Europe during the Napoleonic era. Created by James Gillray, a renowned British caricaturist, it portrays the French Republic as a bloodstained monster with the decapitated head of King Louis XVI hanging around its neck. The colossal figure is shown attempting to straddle the Mediterranean but is struck by lightning bolts wielded by Great Britain. The symbolism in this artwork is rich and thought-provoking. The monstrous representation of France signifies its revolutionary government's reign of terror and aggressive expansionism under Napoleon Bonaparte. The lightning bolts unleashed by Great Britain symbolize their resistance against French dominance and their determination to protect their interests in North Africa. The cartoon also incorporates various allegorical elements such as a snake representing treachery, a crucifix highlighting anti-religious sentiments prevalent during that time, and pyramids signifying Egypt—a significant battleground between France and Britain. Through this powerful visual commentary, Gillray captures both political satire and anti-colonial sentiment prevalent in late 18th-century Europe. This print serves as a historical artifact reminding us of the complex dynamics that shaped European politics during this period.
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