Title | La Confession De Badinguet Par Alfred Le Petit |
Alternative Title | The Confession of Badinguet |
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Description | This is a political caricature related to the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 or the Paris Commune of 1871. For sale at Duclaux, 21 Place du Chateau d'Eau, and at Madre 20 Rue du Croissant. |
Caption | Caption: English translation: "Badinguet—Father, I confess of murdering the Republic on December 2, 1851; of betraying the oath a had given my people; of having massacred millions of men; of easily surrendering my sword; of selling France to the King of Prussia; of ……… etc., etc., etc., etc., etc. etc., etc. The Pope: Horrible my son! As your penitence continue to drink well, eat well, and sleep well with the help of our Lord." |
Inscription | Badinguet—Father, I confess of murdering the Republic on December 2, 1851; of betraying the oath a had given my people; of having massacred millions of men; of easily surrendering my sword; of selling France to the King of Prussia; of ……… etc., etc., etc., etc., etc. etc., etc. The Pope: Horrible my son! As your penitence continue to drink well, eat well, and sleep well with the help of our Lord. |
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Language | French |
Physical Description | Hand-colored lithograph |
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Original Item Location | Drawer 4, Item 442 |
Original Collection | Alvin Romansky Franco-Prussian War and Paris Commune Caricatures |
Digital Collection | Franco-Prussian War and Paris Commune Caricatures |
Digital Collection URL | http://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/roman |
Repository | Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries |
Repository URL | http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/campus-libraries-collections/special-collections |
Use and Reproduction | This item is in the public domain and may be used freely. |
File Name | roman_201203_447.jpg |