The democracy of France [graphic].

Description

Title: The democracy of France [graphic].
Creator: Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Contributor: Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created: [24 April 1794]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publishd as the act directs, April 24th 1794, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Description: Title from item.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Place of publication based on known local of Fores.
Word "of'" in title etched over "!!" The original title appears to have been "Democracy!!"
Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to the reign of Terror in France -- Sansculottes -- Daggers -- Cap of liberty made of daggers.
Watermark: Strasburg lily.
Provenance: Walter Schatzki ; Feb. 1961 ;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 38 x 25.2 cm, on sheet 39 x 26 cm
Edition: [State with altered text].
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1794
Etchings England London 1794
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793
Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793
Subject (Topic): Demons
Liberty cap
Monsters
Subjects: Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793 > Caricatures and cartoons
Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 > Caricatures and cartoons
Demons
Liberty cap
Monsters
England > 1794
England > London > 1794

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