Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

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Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

JOC4401072 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873). "To see the degree of popularity enjoyed by the imperial government, one only has to look at the first-come subscription fund of the unofficial newspapers." The term "unofficial newspapers" is used here as "government newspapers", foremost of which is Le Constitutionnel. Illustration by Frid'Rick, La Lanterne, November 13, 1868. Engraving in "" Napoleon dernier: Les Lanternes de l'Empire"" (Volume 1, volume 2), reedition of 1880-1881 of 75 issues of the newspaper "" La Lanterne "" published by Henri Rochefort (1831-1913) between 30/05/1868 and 29/10/1869 at the Anti-Clerical Librairie. Private collection.; (add.info.: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873). "To see the degree of popularity enjoyed by the imperial government, one only has to look at the first-come subscription fund of the unofficial newspapers." The term "unofficial newspapers" is used here as "government newspapers", foremost of which is Le Constitutionnel. Illustration by Frid'Rick, La Lanterne, November 13, 1868. Engraving in "" Napoleon dernier: Les Lanternes de l'Empire"" (Volume 1, volume 2), reedition of 1880-1881 of 75 issues of the newspaper "" La Lanterne "" published by Henri Rochefort (1831-1913) between 30/05/1868 and 29/10/1869 at the Anti-Clerical Librairie. Private collection.); Photo © Sibroc

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This cartoon from the Second Empire era under Napoleon III sheds light on the political landscape of the time. The Bonapartist regime, directed by Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, was a period marked by imperial rule and shifting allegiances. Illustrated by Frid'Rick for La Lanterne in 1868, this satirical depiction showcases the intricate web of power dynamics and public opinion during this tumultuous period. The caption accompanying the cartoon highlights the measure of popularity enjoyed by the imperial government through subscriptions to unofficial newspapers like Le Constitutionnel. These publications served as mouthpieces for the regime, shaping public perception and disseminating propaganda to maintain control. As we delve into this historical artifact, we are transported back to a time of political intrigue and manipulation. The clever use of satire in this illustration reflects a society grappling with authority and dissent, where loyalty could be bought with promises or threatened with consequences. Through detailed engravings and witty commentary, artists like Frid'Rick captured the essence of an era defined by ambition and uncertainty. This print serves as a window into a world where power struggles played out on paper before unfolding in reality.

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