Collection Record

Name/TitleNapoleon lll as Robert Macaire

About this objectRobert Macaire was a very well known man in 19th century France. He was most famously portrayed on stage by the actor 'Frederick' Le Maitre who, during the course of a performance turned him from a ragged tramp into a smartly dressed confidence trickster.
Also note the prominent syringe, a reference to Napoleon's piles, a symbol of his weakness and infirmity.
The text allegedly authorises Faustin to publish Napoleon's deceitfulness.

MakerFaustin Betbeder (1847-1914) pseudonym ‘Faustin’

Maker RoleArtist

MakerCOULBOEUF P DU CAIRE

Maker RolePublisher

Date Made 1870 -1871

PeriodPost 2nd Empire and the beginning of the 3rd Republic

Place MadeParis, France

Medium and MaterialsHand coloured lithograph

Style and Iconographysatirical caricature

Inscription and MarksSigned Faustin

TechniqueSatirical Lithograph, hand coloured

Measurements14.25 ins x 10.75 ins (36.2 cms x 27.3 cms)

Subject and Association KeywordsEmperor Napoleon III

Subject and Association KeywordsRobert Macaire

Subject and Association KeywordsThe Life and Times of Napoleon lll

Subject and Association KeywordsEvents of 1870 in France,

Object TypeCaricature

Object numberCPCAR027