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O qu el d Estain
O qu el d Estain. Print shows in a medallion, within an oblong frame, a cock, a lion, and a rattlesnake attacking a leopard - this scene labeled Tu la voulu; outside the circle, in the four corners of the oblong frame, are the heads of a cock (upper left) labeled La France, a lion (upper right) labeled L Espagne, a rattlesnake (lower left) labeled L Amerique, and a leopard (lower right) labeled L Angleterre. Includes a quote from Voltaire: Du sein de la tyrannie naquit l independance.. Date 1779. O qu el d Estain. Print shows in a medallion, within an oblong frame, a cock, a lion, and a rattlesnake attacking a leopard - this scene labeled Tu la voulu; outside the circle, in the four corners of the oblong frame, are the heads of a cock (upper left) labeled La France, a lion (upper right) labeled L Espagne, a rattlesnake (lower left) labeled L Amerique, and a leopard (lower right) labeled L Angleterre. Includes a quote from Voltaire: Du sein de la tyrannie naquit l independance.. Date 1779
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This intriguing print, titled "O qu el d Estain," dates back to 1779 and depicts a vivid and symbolic scene within an oblong frame. At the center, a medallion holds the image of a cock, a lion, and a rattlesnake mercilessly attacking a leopard, with the caption "Tu la voulu" (You wanted it) above. The significance of this scene is amplified by the labels affixed to the heads of the animals outside the circle: a cock labeled "La France," a lion labeled "L Espagne," a rattlesnake labeled "L Amerique," and a leopard labeled "L Angleterre." This powerful image is a commentary on the complex web of political alliances and tensions between these European powers and their American colonies during the late 18th century. The cock, lion, and rattlesnake, representing France, Spain, and America respectively, are shown in a violent struggle with the leopard, symbolizing England. The quote from Voltaire, "Du sein de la tyrannie naquit l'independance" (From the bosom of tyranny was born independence), further emphasizes the theme of rebellion against oppressive rule. The print's intricate design and potent symbolism reflect the heightened political awareness and the shifting power dynamics of the time. It serves as a testament to the profound impact of the American Revolution on European politics and the broader global context.
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