The first Kiss this Ten Years! - or - the meeting of Britann
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The first Kiss this Ten Years! - or - the meeting of Britann
The first Kiss this Ten Years! - or - the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois. A tall, thin, French officer kissing a fat, richly dressed, seated Britannia. His hat and sword lay on the carpet. Britannias shield and trident rest on the wall behind her chair. Above them are portraits of George III and Napoleon, facing each other. Date 1803 Jany 1st. The first Kiss this Ten Years! - or - the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Fran
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The First Kiss: A Decade of Peace - The Meeting of Britannia and Citizen François (1803, January 1st) This print, created in 1803, commemorates the significant moment when Britannia, the symbol of Great Britain, and Citizen François, a French officer, shared their first kiss, marking the beginning of a new era of peace between their nations. The scene unfolds in a grand setting, with Britannia seated regally, her shield and trident resting on the wall behind her, symbolizing her power and authority. Citizen François, a tall and thin French officer, kneels before her, his hat and sword discarded on the carpet, a gesture of submission and respect. Above them, the portraits of George III and Napoleon face each other, symbolizing the two powerful monarchs who had led their respective countries into war just ten years prior. The date, January 1st, 1803, marks the signing of the Treaty of Amiens, which brought an end to the Second Coalition against France and granted a brief respite from the ongoing Napoleonic Wars. The treaty, however, would ultimately prove to be short-lived, as tensions between the two nations would once again rise, leading to renewed conflict. This print, titled "The First Kiss: A Decade of Peace - The Meeting of Britannia and Citizen François," serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of peace and the complexities of international relations during this tumultuous period in history. The image, with its intricate details and rich symbolism, is a testament to the power of art to capture and preserve historical moments, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the past.
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