Title | Une Restauration |
Alternative Title | A Restoration |
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Date | 1870s |
Description | This is a political caricature related to the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 or the Paris Commune of 1871. Note in bottom right corner: Titre interdit a la Censure. Caption: "Guillaume. -Sire! J'ai encore un conseil à vous donner, c'est de ne point vous démasquer. On pourrait vous reconnaître. Bonaparte. -Eh! que m'importe? S'ils ne savent pas qui je suis, je n'ai rien à craindre, s'ils savent qui je suis, c'est à eux d'avoir peur. (Lucrèce Borgia.)" Caption (English translation): "Guillaume- Your Imperial Majestytill have give you one piece of advice, do not unmask yourself. You may be recognized. Bonaparte- So, what do I care? If they do not know who I am, I have nothing to fear. And if they know who I am, it is them who should be afraid. (Lucrece Borgia.)" |
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Language | French |
Physical Description | Pen, ink and gouache |
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Original Item Location | Drawer 3, Item 378 |
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_383.jpg |