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Satirical cartoon, Evacuation of Holland and Brabant
Satirical cartoon, Evacuation of Holland and Brabant. Showing General Charles-Francois Dumouriez retreating with the French army (in blue), while the Austrian army (in green) led by the Count of Clerfayt pursue. Dumouriez was seeking to enforce the decree of the French Convention that offered assistance to all peoples who wish to recover their liberty'. On 1 February 1793 revolutionary France had declared war on England and Holland. Dumouriez threatened to invade Dutch Flanders and Zeeland but was defeated at Neerwinden on 18 March and forced to withdraw to Belgium. Dumouriez is shown here vomiting and urinating as he flees. An allegorical female figure, the spirit of liberty, lies dead on the ground. Date: 1793
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1790s 1793 Allegorical Austrian Balls Bayonet Brabant Cannon Convention Count Dead Declared Decree Dumouriez Evacuation Flanders Francois Holland Invade Invasion Liberty Pursue Retreat Retreating Revolution Revolutionary Rifle Satire Satirical Spirit Threat Threatened Victim Vomit Vomiting Weapon Enforce Weapons
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This satirical cartoon print captures the chaotic scene of the Evacuation of Holland and Brabant in 1793 during the French Revolution. General Charles-Francois Dumouriez is depicted retreating with his French army in blue, while the pursuing Austrian army led by the Count of Clerfayt is shown in green. The tension and urgency of the situation are palpable as Dumouriez frantically tries to enforce a decree from the French Convention offering assistance to those seeking liberty.
The artist spares no detail in portraying Dumouriez's humiliation and defeat, showing him vomiting and urinating as he flees. A poignant symbol of loss lies on the ground - an allegorical female figure representing the spirit of liberty, now dead. The violence and chaos of war are evident in every element of this powerful image - from cannons firing to soldiers wielding weapons.
This print serves as a stark reminder of the brutal realities faced by both sides during this tumultuous period in history. It captures not only the physical toll of battle but also the emotional weight carried by those fighting for their beliefs. As we reflect on this historical moment, may we never forget the sacrifices made for freedom and justice.
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