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A view in perspective. The zenith of French Glory; the pinnacle of liberty.
1847
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Metadata
- Publisher
- [London : [s.n.], n.d. [ca. 1847]
- People
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- Author
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815
- Language
- No linguistic content
- Subject
- Caricature
- Political cartoons—Great Britain—18th century
- Paris (France)—History—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- France—History—Revolution, 17891799—Caricatures and cartoons
- Guillotine—France—Paris—History—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- Executions and executioners—France—Paris—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- Louis XVI King of France 1754-1793—Caricatures and cartoons
- France—Kings and rulers—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- Sanscullottes—France—Paris—Caricatures and cartoons
- Fiddlers—France—Paris—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- Spectators—France—Paris—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- Musicians—France—Paris—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
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Item Summary
Descriptive Information
- Title
- A view in perspective. The zenith of French Glory; the pinnacle of liberty.
- Call Number
- D West 50/GC108/Box 10/Normal/Titles A-Z GA 2011.01475
- Identifier
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/5d86p0310
- Publisher
- [London : [s.n.], n.d. [ca. 1847]
- Language
- No linguistic content
- Date Created
- 1847
- Extent
- 1 item ; sheet 38.2 x 27.6 cm.
- References
- See BM 8300 for original print by Gillray
- Rights Statement
- No Known Copyright
- Notes
- Medium: Etchings
- Numbered in plate, lower right: "29".
- Unsigned.
- Depiction: Sans-culotte seated on street lamp, playing fiddle and watching the execution of Louis XVl off in the distance. Three religious figures hang from the lamp, beneath the Sans-culotte.
Discovery Information
- Subject
- Caricature
- Political cartoons—Great Britain—18th century
- Paris (France)—History—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- France—History—Revolution, 17891799—Caricatures and cartoons
- Guillotine—France—Paris—History—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- Executions and executioners—France—Paris—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- Louis XVI King of France 1754-1793—Caricatures and cartoons
- France—Kings and rulers—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- Sanscullottes—France—Paris—Caricatures and cartoons
- Fiddlers—France—Paris—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- Spectators—France—Paris—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
- Musicians—France—Paris—18th century—Caricatures and cartoons
Physical Characteristics
- File Count
- 1
Institutional Information
- Collection
- Selections from the Graphic Arts Collection
- IIIF Manifest URL
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https://figgy.princeton.edu/concern/scanned_resources/2e4dc87f-cd63-435f-be8c-8aa2eefd42e3/manifest