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Satirical cartoon depicting the key protagonists in a dance at the Congress of Vienna in 1815
XIR75716 Satirical cartoon depicting the key protagonists in a dance at the Congress of Vienna in 1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: the negotiations of the Congress are depicted as a complicated dance - l to r - Prince Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (1754-1838), Robert Stewart, Lord Castlereagh (1769-1822) British Foreign Secretary, Emperor Francis II of Austria (1768-1835) Holy Roman Emperor, Tsar Alexander I (1777-1825) Russian Emperor, Frederick William III (1770-1840) King of Prussia, the King of Saxony and a personification of the Republic of Genoa.
); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12936221
© www.bridgemanimages.com
Personification Talleyrand Perigord Tzar Prussia Prussian Rulers
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints featuring the satirical engraving, "Satirical cartoon depicting the key protagonists in a dance at the Congress of Vienna in 1815" by the French School. This vibrant and intriguing 19th century coloured engraving offers a humorous take on the historic Congress of Vienna, with its key figures depicted in lively dance poses. Add a touch of wit and historical depth to your home or office space with this captivating piece of art from Bridgeman Images and Fine Art Finder.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This satirical cartoon captures the essence of the Congress of Vienna in 1815, depicting the key protagonists engaged in a dance that symbolizes the complex negotiations taking place. The coloured engraving, created by an anonymous French artist from the 19th century, offers a humorous and critical commentary on this historic event. From left to right, we see Prince Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, known for his diplomatic skills and cunning nature. Next is Robert Stewart, Lord Castlereagh, British Foreign Secretary at the time. Emperor Francis II of Austria follows suit with Tsar Alexander I of Russia beside him. Frederick William III, King of Prussia, also joins in on this intricate dance. Lastly, there is a personification representing the Republic of Genoa. The image portrays these influential figures as participants in a grand ballroom dance where power dynamics and political maneuvering are subtly mocked through satire. Each character's role and position within European politics are cleverly depicted through their attire and body language. Housed at Musee de la Ville de Paris - Musee Carnavalet in Paris, France; this print serves as both historical documentation and artistic expression. It reminds us that even during significant diplomatic events like the Congress of Vienna, humor can be used to shed light on underlying tensions and complexities behind closed doors.
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