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Exit Liberte a la Francois! or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St
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Exit Liberte a la Francois! or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St
Exit Liberte a la Francois! or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St. Cloud near Paris Novr. 10th 1799, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) drove the members of the Council of Five Hundred from the Orangery at St. Cloud and then proclaimed himself First Consul
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Benches Chaos Drummer Fleeing Hand Coloured Engraving James Gillray 1756 1815 Napoleon Officers Troops Bicorn Historica Graphica Collection
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In this hand-coloured engraving titled "Exit Liberte a la Francois! or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St. Cloud near Paris Novr. 10th 1799" we witness a pivotal moment in history as Napoleon Bonaparte seizes power and proclaims himself First Consul of France. The chaos and satire depicted in this illustration by James Gillray (1756-1815) brilliantly capture the dramatic events that unfolded on that fateful day. The scene is set at the Orangery in St. Cloud, where Napoleon boldly drives out the members of the Council of Five Hundred with an air of determination and authority. Dressed in his iconic bicorn hat, he stands tall amidst fleeing soldiers and officers who scramble to escape his path. The flag flutters above him, symbolizing his newfound power over France. Gillray's masterful use of colour adds depth to this historical moment, highlighting both the seriousness and absurdity of it all. Amidst the turmoil, a drummer beats frantically on his instrument while benches are overturned in disarray. This print serves as a reminder not only of Napoleon's rise to power but also reflects upon larger themes such as political upheaval and societal change during this tumultuous period in French history. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Heritage Images' Historica Graphica Collection, we cannot help but be transported back to that November day in 1799 when liberty took its leave
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