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Sans-Culottes Feeding Europe with the Bread of Liberty, published by Hannah Humphrey in
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Sans-Culottes Feeding Europe with the Bread of Liberty, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO189775 Sans-Culottes Feeding Europe with the Bread of Liberty, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: reference to the French Revolutionary Wars; theft of the papal crown and keys; John Bull representing Great Britain; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22931074
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Assault Bayonet Beam Bonnet Rouge Chasing Chest Coins Crate Dagger Dove Dutchman Fleeing Gatehouse Gibbet Invasion Lance Phrygian Cap Plunder Political Satire Pursuing Roll Savoy Standard Stealing Terror Theft Fear Prussia Prussian
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The hand-coloured etching titled "Sans-Culottes Feeding Europe with the Bread of Liberty" is a powerful political satire published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793. Created by James Gillray, this artwork provides a scathing commentary on the French Revolutionary Wars and its impact on Europe. In the foreground, we see John Bull, symbolizing Great Britain, wielding a sword and flag as he chases after Frenchmen wearing rags. The image depicts an assault on Italy and shows the theft of the papal crown and keys. A mob armed with weapons such as lances, daggers, spears, and bayonets pursues terrified figures representing various European nations. Atop a gatehouse stands a figure donning the iconic Phrygian cap of liberty while force-feeding Holland coins from a box labeled "plunder". This represents France's aggressive expansionism during this period. In another corner, Prussian soldiers tip over crates marked "Prussia" as they join in the invasion. Gillray's satirical genius lies in his ability to convey complex political themes through vivid imagery. The artist uses symbols like doves for peace contrasted against cannons for war to emphasize the terror inflicted upon Europe during these turbulent times. Overall, this print captures both fear and chaos within its composition while offering biting social commentary on France's revolutionary ideals spreading across Europe like wildfire. It serves as an enduring reminder of how art can be used to critique historical events and challenge prevailing ideologies.
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