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Collection Record
Name/TitleCaricature Napoleon lll 1870
About this objectNapoleon Ill’s head in a guillotine wearing a revolutionary cap of liberty (as worn in the 1790’s).
The name Orsini on his forehead refers to the Italian nationalist Felice Orsini who tried to assassinate the Emperor and Empress on their way to the Paris Opera. Orsini was guillotined in March 1858.
Translation of the text: I have seized you. I have put a sign on your forehead and now the crowd will trample you.
MakerArtist unknown
MakerCOULBOEUF P DU CAIRE
Maker RolePublisher
Date Made1870
PeriodPost 2nd Empire and the beginning of the 3rd Republic
Place MadeParis, France
Medium and MaterialsSatirical Lithograph, hand coloured
TechniqueSatirical Lithograph, hand coloured
Measurements11 ins x 7 ins (27.9cm x 17.8 cm)
Subject and Association KeywordsSecond French Empire
Subject and Association KeywordsOrsini
Subject and Association KeywordsEmperor Napoleon lll
Subject and Association KeywordsThe Life and Times of Napoleon lll
