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Consular coachmanship!!, Holland, William, active 1782-1817, publisher, London, engraving
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Consular coachmanship!!, Holland, William, active 1782-1817, publisher, London, engraving
Consular coachmanship!!, Holland, William, active 1782-1817, publisher, London, engraving 1803, Josephine standing in a carriage on the left which is drawn by four unruly horses, two are labeled A Jacobin and A Royalist; Napoleon, having been tossed onto the back of a bull, probably representing John Bull or Great Britain, lies on his back with his head between the upright horns of the bull, suggesting cuckoldry, probably alluding to rumors of infidelity involving Josephine. A whip lies on the ground next to the horses, Napoleons oversized hat lies on the ground next to the bull. Napoleon says, alluding to his double humiliation, by the British in Egypt and his wife at home in France, Between the Bull, and the Horns I make a pretty figure
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This vintage engraving, titled "Consular Coachmanship!!", captures a moment of both political and personal humiliation for Napoleon Bonaparte. Created in 1803 by William Holland, an active publisher from London, this intricately detailed print showcases the artist's illustrative technique and historical significance. In the scene depicted, we see Josephine standing elegantly in a carriage on the left side of the image. However, chaos ensues as four unruly horses pull the carriage, two of which are labeled "A Jacobin" and "A Royalist" symbolizing opposing political factions during that time. Meanwhile, Napoleon finds himself thrown onto the back of a bull representing John Bull or Great Britain. His head is wedged between the upright horns of the bull, suggesting his own cuckoldry due to rumors surrounding Josephine's infidelity. As if to emphasize his double humiliation - one by British forces in Egypt and another by his wife at home in France - Napoleon's oversized hat lies abandoned on the ground next to him. This artwork not only offers a glimpse into historic events but also evokes nostalgia for an era long gone. Its retro-styled engravement transports us back to a time when traditional artistic techniques were highly valued. The Liszt Collection has preserved this piece as part of their extensive archive dedicated to historic art and culture.
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