Anti French Collection

Anti-French fighter, with a smoke bomb
2910804 Anti-French fighter, with a smoke bomb; (add.info.: 1808 Illustration of an anti-French fighter, with a smoke bomb in Spain during the occupation of Spain)

French invasion, 1803
1574957 French invasion, 1803; (add.info.: French invasion or Bonaparte landing in Great Britain. Cartoon showing Napoleon and his army, on seashore)

The great Monster Republican, 1798
1574951 The great Monster Republican, 1798; (add.info.: The great Monster Republican, having traversed a great part of Europe sees Britannia has roused her lion to give this monster)

The Invasion - France - Plate 1, 1756. (engraving)
6029926 The Invasion - France - Plate 1, 1756. (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Invasion - France - Plate 1)

Today a Man Has Fallen Who Did Honour to Man, illustration from
STC292440 Today a Man Has Fallen Who Did Honour to Man, illustration from The Story of France Told to Boys and Girls by Mary MacGregor, 1920 (colour litho) by Rainey

The Gate of Calais, or O The Roast Beef of Old England, illustration from
STC451177 The Gate of Calais, or O The Roast Beef of Old England, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Caricature of Franco-American relations, illustration from Parlons Francais
CHT203765 Caricature of Franco-American relations, illustration from Parlons Francais by Paul Iribe (1883-1935), 1934 (colour litho) by Iribe

The Invasion - England - Plate 2, 1756. (engraving)
6029916 The Invasion - England - Plate 2, 1756. (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Invasion - England - Plate 2)

The Frenchmen in Billinsgate, 1754. A street scene; a Frenchman, his fists doubled, recoils from a fishwife who is in a fighting attitude; another fishwife, seated, holds a lobster to his buttocks

French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Artist: F Dukes
French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

The Imports of Great Britain from France... 1757.Artist: LP Boitard
The Imports of Great Britain from France: Humbly address d to the laudable association of anti-gallicans, and the generous promoters of the British Arts

The Gate of Calais, or O The Roast Beef of Old England (engraving)
XJF397628 The Gate of Calais, or O The Roast Beef of Old England (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hogarth was arrested while sketching at Calais in 1748)

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"Unveiling the Anti-French Sentiment: A Historical Perspective" Step into the world of 18th-century Europe, where tensions between nations ran high and artistic expressions became a powerful tool to convey political messages. The etching titled "The Glory of France, 1747" captures the grandeur and pride associated with this influential nation. Fast forward to 1756, when engravings such as "France, Plate I of The Invasion" and "The Invasion - France - Plate 1" emerged. These artworks depict the fearsome notion of an invasion from across the English Channel, highlighting anxieties surrounding Franco-British relations during that time. Intriguingly, illustrations like "Today a Man Has Fallen Who Did Honour to Man, " from 'Parlons Francais, ' reveal caricatures reflecting strained Franco-American relations. Such satirical portrayals shed light on the complexities of international diplomacy during this era. Meanwhile, in works like "The Gate of Calais or O The Roast Beef of Old England, " we witness humorous depictions mocking French culture while emphasizing British culinary traditions. This engraving playfully showcases cultural differences through visual storytelling. Further exploring societal perceptions, we encounter pieces like "French Travelling or the First Stage from Calais. " Created by F Dukes in 1792, it humorously portrays French travelers encountering various mishaps on their journey—a reflection perhaps on stereotypes prevalent at that time. Delving into economic ties between Britain and France is LP Boitard's artwork titled "The Imports of Great Britain from France. . 1757. " This piece sheds light on trade dynamics between these two nations while subtly hinting at potential conflicts arising due to economic competition. Lastly, returning to Hogarth's iconic work in his series 'The Works of William Hogarth, ' we find another rendition titled "The Gate of Calais or O The Roast Beef Of Old England.