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Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873). "The burden of power"
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Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873). "The burden of power"
JOC4401067 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873). "The burden of power". The expenses of the "imperiale fete" of Napoleon III are very criticized. According to Henri Rochefort (1831-1913), a French journalist and politician, we eat in Compiegne for 40, 000 francs a day. Illustration by Frid'Rick, La Lanterne, October 30, 1868. Engraving in " Napoleon dernier: Les Lanternes de l'Empire" (Volume 1, volume 2), reedition of 1880-1881 of 75 issues of the newspaper " La Lanterne " published by Henri Rochefort (1831-1913) between 30/05/1868 and 29/10/1869 at the Anti-Clerical Librairie. Private collection.; (add.info.: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873). "The burden of power". The expenses of the "imperiale fete" of Napoleon III are very criticized. According to Henri Rochefort (1831-1913), a French journalist and politician, we eat in Compiegne for 40, 000 francs a day. Illustration by Frid'Rick, La Lanterne, October 30, 1868. Engraving in " Napoleon dernier: Les Lanternes de l'Empire" (Volume 1, volume 2), reedition of 1880-1881 of 75 issues of the newspaper " La Lanterne " published by Henri Rochefort (1831-1913) between 30/05/1868 and 29/10/1869 at the Anti-Clerical Librairie. Private collection.); Photo © Sibroc
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This cartoon from the Second Empire era sheds light on the politics of Napoleon III and the lavish expenses associated with his reign. Titled "The burden of power," the illustration by Frid'Rick for La Lanterne in 1868 depicts the criticism surrounding Napoleon III's extravagant "imperiale fete" at Compiegne, where it was rumored that 40,000 francs were spent daily on feasting.
The image reflects a time of opulence and excess within the Bonapartist regime, as Henri Rochefort, a prominent French journalist and politician, voiced concerns over the exorbitant costs incurred by the emperor. The intricate details in this engraving capture not only the grandeur of Napoleon III's rule but also the growing discontent among critics who questioned his financial priorities.
As viewers gaze upon this historical artifact reprinted in "Napoleon dernier: Les Lanternes de l'Empire," they are transported back to a period marked by political intrigue and societal unrest. Through satire and caricature, artists like Frid'Rick used their talents to highlight issues of corruption and extravagance within the ruling elite.
This print serves as a reminder of how power can be both intoxicating and burdensome, leaving behind a legacy that is scrutinized through artistic interpretations like this one.
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