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Le Dindon de la Farce, pub. 1831 (hand coloured engraving)
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Le Dindon de la Farce, pub. 1831 (hand coloured engraving)
3090263 Le Dindon de la Farce, pub. 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Poelman, Paulus Charles Gerard (c.1792-1846); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch satirical print portraying the Belgium secession in 1830; General Horace FranAzois Bastien Sebastiani de La Porta (1772 - 1851); Nathan Mayer, Freiherr von Rothschild (1777 A- 1836); Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington (1769 - 1852); Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (1754 - 1838)); The Stapleton Collection; Belgian, out of copyright
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The hand-coloured engraving titled "Le Dindon de la Farce, pub. 1831" is a captivating visual representation of the Belgium secession in 1830. Created by Paulus Charles Gerard Poelman, this Dutch satirical print provides a unique insight into the political climate of that time. The artwork features several prominent figures from different nations, including General Horace François Bastien Sebastiani de La Porta, Nathan Mayer Rothschild, Arthur Wellesley (the First Duke of Wellington), and Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord. Each character symbolizes various aspects related to the secession. Intricately detailed and richly coloured, the print showcases a Dutch sailor plucking feathers from a turkey representing Belgium. This allegory emphasizes how Belgium was seen as the fall guy or scapegoat during this revolutionary period. Flags are prominently displayed throughout the image: the Dutch flag representing the Netherlands and Southern Netherlands; Liberty caps symbolizing freedom; and even Union Jacks signifying connections with the United Kingdom. Leopold I of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha also makes an appearance alongside Jesuits and Belgian opportunists, highlighting their roles within this historical event. Overall, "Le Dindon de la Farce" offers viewers an engaging glimpse into both political satire and historical context. Through its clever caricatures and personifications, it captures key players involved in shaping Belgium's destiny during its struggle for independence.
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