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C1814
The Rogues March
Artist:
Thomas Rowlandson (1756 - 1827)
Napoleon with long ass’s ears and wearing a fool’s cap inscribed, ‘Transported for Life’ is being led by Bl�cher while a sea monster inscribed ‘Execration’ is biting his leg. Bl�cher carries a placard with the words: ‘Napolean, Late Emperor of … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Rogues March
Date:
C1814
Artist:
Thomas Rowlandson (1756 - 1827)
Engraver:
Mcleary
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Image Size:
340mm
x 240mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1814
Description:
Napoleon with long ass’s ears and wearing a fool’s cap inscribed, ‘Transported for Life’ is being led by Bl�cher while a sea monster inscribed ‘Execration’ is biting his leg. Bl�cher carries a placard with the words: ‘Napolean, Late Emperor of the French, King of Italy Protecter of the Confederation of the Rhine, Grand Arbiter of the fate of Nations &c &c &c but now by the permission of the Allied Sovereigns, Exile in the Isle of Elba an Outcast from Society a fugitive a Vagabond. Yet this is the conceited Mortal who said, I have never been seduced by prosperity Adversity will not be able to overcome me—’ Behind them the sovereigns of Europe and the Pope are dancing and singing, ‘Now we are met a Jolly set in spite of Wind or Weather’ around the Bourbon flag with fleur-de-lis and inscribed ‘Rejoice O ye Kings Vive le Roi’. The Emperor of Conj[u]rors Nap The King of Beggars Joe!’ On either side of the title: ‘From fickle fortune’s gamesome lap What various titles flow-
