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Consular coachmanship
Consular coachmanship!!. Print shows 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!!. Date 1803 May 22. Consular coachmanship!!. Print shows 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!!. Date 1803 May 22
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Consular Coachmanship - A Humiliating Episode in the Life of Napoleon and Josephine
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This intriguing print, dated May 22, 1803, depicts a pivotal moment in the tumultuous relationship between Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife, Josephine. The image shows Josephine standing confidently in a carriage to the left, drawn by four unruly horses, two of which are labeled "A Jacobin" and "A Royalist," reflecting the political turmoil of the time. In the foreground, Napoleon lies on the back of a bull, symbolizing John Bull or Great Britain, with his head between the bull's horns, suggesting the double humiliation he suffered at the hands of the British in Egypt and rumors of infidelity involving his wife at home in France. A whip lies on the ground next to the horses, and Napoleon's oversized hat is discarded next to the bull. Napoleon is depicted saying, "Between the Bull, and the Horns I make a pretty figure!!," alluding to his current predicament and the public embarrassment he endured. The print captures the political and personal turmoil of the time, offering a glimpse into the complexities of Napoleon and Josephine's relationship. This print, with its intricate details and symbolism, offers a fascinating insight into the historical context of the early 19th century and the lives of two of its most prominent figures. The print is a reminder of the challenges and complexities of power, politics, and personal relationships, and the impact they can have on one another.
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