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The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, pub
2490889 The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peace of Amiens (1802-03); portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and George III (1738-1820); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22888918
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Affection Deceitful Embrace Entente Enthusiasm Epaulettes Flattery Frenchman Obese Pact Rotund Sash Shallow Skinny Speech Bubble Tall Thin Tiara Treaty Tricorn Trident Uncertain Union Jack Unsure Veil Disarmed
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the magic of love's first kiss, as depicted in this exquisite 1803 hand-colored engraving by James Gillray. Titled "The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois," this captivating print from Media Storehouse, published by Bridgeman Images, showcases the iconic moment when Britannia and the French Citizen embrace, symbolizing the end of war and the beginning of a new era. Add this timeless work of art to your collection and let the romance of history unfold before your eyes.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.5cm x 25.4cm (7.3" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, pub. 1803
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. This hand-coloured engraving by James Gillray captures a significant moment in history - the Peace of Amiens (1802-03) between France and England. The artwork portrays an intriguing encounter between two powerful figures: Napoleon Bonaparte and George III. The composition is rich with symbolism and satire, revealing Gillray's sharp wit and political commentary. On one side stands a rotund, obese Frenchman representing Napoleon, while on the other side stands a slender, uncertain Britannia personifying England. Their physical contrast highlights their opposing national characteristics. Napoleon extends his arm towards Britannia in an embrace that appears both affectionate and deceitful. His sly expression suggests ulterior motives behind this seemingly friendly gesture. Meanwhile, Britannia shyly hides her face behind a veil, unsure of how to respond to this unexpected display of affection. Surrounding them are various elements symbolizing power dynamics and diplomatic negotiations - from military uniforms to speech bubbles conveying their thoughts. The Union Jack flag proudly waves above Britannia's head as she wears a tiara symbolizing her royal status. Gillray's satirical portrayal invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of international relations during this time period. Through clever caricature and subtle details, he exposes both the shallow enthusiasm for peace as well as underlying uncertainties surrounding this treaty. Overall, "The First Kiss this Ten Years!" serves
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