Collection Record

Name/TitleYesterday and Today

About this objectThis is a caricature of General Louis Jules Trochu (1815-1896).
The main image is a bust of Napoleon l on a pedestal, listing his successes.

Trochu is depicted as a dog, chained to its kennel, with the word 'capitulation' tied to a pan on its tail.
As commander in chief of the capital's armed forces, he deceived the Empress (who was acting Regent in Napoleon's absence) and went on to capitulate, having promised not to do so.
The rhyme beneath praises Napoleon 1's military success and condemns Trochu for opening the gates of Paris.

MakerFaustin Betbeder (1847-1914) pseudonym ‘Faustin’

Maker RoleArtist

MakerDuclaux

Maker RolePublisher

Date Made1870-1871

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

Place MadeParis, France

Medium and MaterialsHand coloured lithograph

Style and Iconographysatirical caricature

TechniqueSatirical Lithograph, hand coloured

Measurements14.5 ins x 11 ins (36.8 cms x 27.9 cms)

Subject and Association KeywordsNapoleon Bonaparte

Subject and Association KeywordsGeneral Trochu

Subject and Association KeywordsThe Life and Times of Napoleon lll

Subject and Association KeywordsEvents of 1870 in France,

Object TypeCaricature

Object numberCPCAR054