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Collection Record
Name/TitleThe Imperial Hooter - the big nose
About this objectNapoleon lll is shown with an enormous 'hooter', poking his nose into the elections for a National Assembly in February 1871. At the time he claimed to be the only legitimate political entity in France. In fact he was still held captive by Prussia, as demonstrated by the chains around his ankles. His weak position is also illustrated by the syringe (ill health) and the musty fungi growing on his nose. These include Veuillot (see CPCAR021) and Schneider, representing extreme catholicism and industrial/political corruption respectively.
The nose also bears caricatures of the Imperial family. A street urchin is advising Napoleon and holding a Republican flag.
MakerAlfred le Petit
Maker RoleArtist
MakerDuclaux
Maker RolePublisher
Date MadeFebruary 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 ALP
TechniqueSatirical Lithograph, hand coloured
Measurements14 ins x 11.25 ins (35.6 cms x 28.6 cms)
Subject and Association KeywordsEmperor Napoleon III
Subject and Association KeywordsThe French Republic
Subject and Association KeywordsLouis Veuillot
Subject and Association KeywordsSchneider
Subject and Association KeywordsThe Life and Times of Napoleon lll
Subject and Association KeywordsEvents of 1870 in France,
