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General Swallow Feasting on a French Fricassee!!, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving)

General Swallow Feasting on a French Fricassee!!, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving)


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General Swallow Feasting on a French Fricassee!!, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving)

2655363 General Swallow Feasting on a French Fricassee!!, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Marshal Aleksandr Vasilevich Suvorov (1729 - 1800); ); The Stapleton Collection

Media ID 25500900

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Barbaric Cannibal Cannibalism Chef Cossack Devouring Enemies Gory Gruesome Heads Liberty Cap Macabre Oversized Pipe Platter Severed Slain Moustached Severed Heads Symbolic


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General Swallow Feasting on a French Fricassee!!

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is a captivating and thought-provoking hand-coloured engraving from 1799. This satirical cartoon, created by an anonymous English artist of the 18th century, depicts Field Marshal Aleksandr Vasilevich Suvorov devouring a French fricassee with great gusto. The image showcases the gruesome aftermath of battle, as severed heads are scattered across a platter before General Swallow. With his moustached face and oversized sword, he symbolizes Russian military might during this era. The macabre scene hints at cannibalism and barbaric acts committed in war. This political caricature serves as scathing satire against France, portraying them as defeated enemies to be consumed by Russia's voracious appetite for conquest. The presence of a liberty cap amidst the severed heads adds another layer of symbolism, representing the triumph over revolutionary ideals. The artist skillfully captures the tension between Europe and Asia through this artwork. While General Swallow represents European power dynamics, his Cossack chef alludes to Russia's Asian influences. This juxtaposition highlights the complex geopolitical landscape of that time. Overall, "General Swallow Feasting on a French Fricassee!!" is not only visually striking but also invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as warfare, nationalism, and cultural clashes. It stands as an intriguing example of satirical drawing from the late 18th century that continues to captivate audiences

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