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Satire on general d Alton, who suppresses ruthlessly those Flemish citizens who are foolish enough to sympathise with the French Revolution. Date: circa 1790
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1790 Alton Belgian Citizens Flemish Foolish Netherlands Revolution Satire
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General Alton, the Iron-Fisted Hero of the Netherlands: A Satirical Take on the Brutal Suppression of Flemish Sympathizers with the French Revolution (circa 1790) Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution, General Alton, a stern and unyielding figure, stood as the unwavering guardian of the Dutch and Belgian peoples against the infectious ideologies that threatened to engulf their lands. With a steely gaze and unwavering resolve, Alton ruthlessly quelled any semblance of rebellion or dissent, particularly among the Flemish citizens who dared to sympathize with their French brethren. This satirical print, produced circa 1790, captures the essence of General Alton's uncompromising stance against the French Revolution. The image portrays Alton as a towering figure, clad in military regalia, with one hand firmly grasping a sword and the other raised in a commanding gesture. The terrified Flemish citizens, depicted as cowering figures, are shown being dragged away by Alton's soldiers, their faces etched with fear and despair. Despite the heavy-handed tactics employed by General Alton and his troops, the satirical tone of the print is evident in the exaggerated caricatures of the soldiers, who are shown with comically oversized boots and hats. The print also features a series of humorous annotations, poking fun at the perceived folly of the Flemish citizens for sympathizing with the French Revolution. However, beneath the satire lies a stark reminder of the harsh realities of the time. The French Revolution, with its promises of liberty, equality, and fraternity, had sparked a wave of revolutionary fervor across Europe, including in the Dutch and Belgian territories. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of the era, where the pursuit of freedom and the preservation of order often clashed, and where the line between hero and villain was not always clear-cut.
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