Armed-heroes
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Armed-heroes
Armed-heroes. Cartoon showing Addington, saying Whos afraid?... and Napoleon facing each other defiantly across a narrow channel. Behind Addington on the front bench in the House of Commons is Hawkesbury saying, Ah whos afraid now of marching to Paris? ah whos afraid now.. Date 1803. Armed-heroes. Cartoon showing Addington, saying Whos afraid?... and Napoleon facing each other defiantly across a narrow channel. Behind Addington on the front bench in the House of Commons is Hawkesbury saying, Ah whos afraid now of marching to Paris? ah whos afraid now.. Date 1803
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7348926
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10608279
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Whose Afraid? - A Defiant Standoff Between Addington and Napoleon, 1803" This political cartoon, published in 1803, depicts a tense standoff between British Prime Minister Henry Addington and the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The cartoon, titled "Whose Afraid?", captures the escalating tensions between the two nations on the brink of war. Addington, seated in the House of Commons, boldly challenges Napoleon with a defiant "Whose Afraid?" gesture, as if daring the French leader to make the first move. Napoleon, depicted as a formidable figure on the opposite side of a narrow channel, responds with an equally confident "Ah, whose afraid now of marching to Paris? ah, whose afraid now." The background of the cartoon shows the House of Commons, with Addington's supporters, including the Chancellor of the Exchequer, William Hawkesbury, cheering him on. Hawkesbury's exclamation, "Ah, whose afraid now of marching to Paris?" reflects the growing sentiment in Britain that the country was ready to defend itself against any French aggression. The cartoon was published during a time of heightened tension between Britain and France, following the French occupation of the Netherlands and the subsequent British declaration of war. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the political and military posturing that characterized the early 19th century, and the determination of both leaders to assert their dominance on the European stage. This cartoon, with its intricate details and nuanced commentary on the political climate of the time, offers a unique glimpse into the past and sheds light on the complex web of alliances, tensions, and power struggles that shaped European history.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
