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The Plumb-pudding in Danger: or, State Epicures Taking Un Petit Souper. William Pitt, British Minister, and Napoleon I carving up the globe. After a cartoon by James Gilray, 1805
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The Plumb-pudding in Danger: or, State Epicures Taking Un Petit Souper. William Pitt, British Minister, and Napoleon I carving up the globe. After a cartoon by James Gilray, 1805
527782 The Plumb-pudding in Danger: or, State Epicures Taking Un Petit Souper. William Pitt, British Minister, and Napoleon I carving up the globe. After a cartoon by James Gilray, 1805. ; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38209028
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1805 Danger Globe James Minister Napoleon Nationalism Petit Pitt Power Souper State Taking William Epicures Gilray
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This satirical cartoon print, titled "The Plumb-pudding in Danger: or, State Epicures Taking Un Petit Souper," captures the political tensions between British Minister William Pitt and Napoleon I of France in 1805. The image depicts the two powerful leaders carving up the globe like a plumb pudding, symbolizing their desire for global domination.
James Gilray's scathing satire highlights the rivalry between Britain and France during this time period, as they vied for control over territories and resources around the world. The cartoon portrays both men as gluttonous epicures, indulging in their hunger for power at the expense of other nations.
Pitt and Napoleon are shown sitting at a table together, each with a knife poised to carve into different parts of the globe. This visual metaphor emphasizes their aggressive pursuit of expansion and dominance on an international scale.
As viewers reflect on this historical artwork, they are reminded of the complex dynamics that shaped European politics in the early 19th century. The tension between nationalism and imperialism is palpable in Gilray's depiction of these larger-than-life figures engaging in a dangerous game of geopolitical chess.
Overall, "The Plumb-pudding in Danger" serves as a poignant reminder of how power struggles can lead to conflict and division among nations. It is a timeless commentary on human ambition and its consequences throughout history.
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