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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
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Discover the wit and wisdom of history with our Satirical Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, XIR75716, showcases a colorful engraving of the Congress of Vienna in 1815 from Fine Art Finder and Bridgeman Images. Witness the key protagonists of this significant historical event engaged in a lively dance, as depicted in this satirical cartoon from the French School of the 19th century, now housed in the Musee de la Ville de Paris. Add a touch of history and humor to your space with this intriguing and thought-provoking poster print.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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