The rising sun, or, A view of the Continent [graphic] / G. Sauler, Farnham.
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Description
- Title
- The rising sun, or, A view of the Continent [graphic] / G. Sauler, Farnham.
- Alternative Title
- View of the Continent
- Creator
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
- Contributor
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Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834, publisher.
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Francis--I,--Emperor of Austria,--1768-1835--Caricatures and cartoons.
Frederick William--III,--King of Prussia,--1770-1840--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Napoleon--I,--Emperor of the French,--1769-1821--Caricatures and cartoons.
Saulez, George, 1779-1843, artist. - Copyright Date
- [28 August 1809]
- Abstract
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"Heading to verses printed in four columns. Napoleon sits by a wicker cradle containing the sleeping bear of Russia (left), which he rocks with hand and foot. He leans against Holland (right), a fat burgher fast asleep. Behind a low hill on the left is a rising sun, inscribed Spain and Portugal, which irradiates part of the sky. Napoleon, precariously seated on thorns, supports himself on the point of his sheathed sword, and looks to the right, saying, This Rising Sun has set me upon thorns. The bear is tightly muzzled, the muzzle is labelled Boneys Promises. On the hood of the cradle stands a measure of Turkey Wheat. The King of Sweden stands behind Napoleon, fiercely raising his sabre; he leans towards the cradle, saying Awake thou Sluggard ere the fatal blow is struck and thou and thine execrable ally sink to eternal oblivion. In his left hand he holds up a staff and cap of Liberty. Holland sits on a cask of Genuine Hollands, holding a pipe; a broken sceptre dangles from his limp right hand. Behind him is a shadow inscribed Poland. Denmark sits with elbows on knees, his head and shoulders covered by a large extinguisher inscribed Denmark. Next stands the Emperor of Austria in hussar uniform, fiercely preparing to draw his sword; he says: Tyrant I defy thee and thy Cursed Crew. On the extreme right and in the foreground stands the King of Prussia wearing a straight-jacket covering his hands which are linked together; his feet are held in the first position by a wooden appliance (as in British Museum Satires No. 9581); he wears a crown of straw, emblem of the lunatic and chants with closed eyes and imbecile grin: Fiddle diddle dee Fiddle diddle dee The Mouse has Married the humble Bee-and I am Emperor of the Moon. Behind him lies a dead or dying Prussian eagle. On the extreme left, and half cut off by the margin is a funeral urn on a pedestal inscribed: Memory of the Crown of Naples."--British Museum online catalogue.
- Description
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Four columns of verse in letterpress below plate: Just as the rising-sun dispels the gloom of night to bless us with new day, so genuine patriotism expels vindictive tyrants from despotic sway ...
Printmaker and year of publication from British Museum catalogue.
Second imprint statement in letterpress below verses: Published by R. Ackermann, 101 Strand, London.
Title from letterpress text within and below image. - Extent
- 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 29.7 x 35.5 cm
- Extent of Digitization
- This object has been completely digitized.
- Language
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English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Call Number
- Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 10
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Format
- still image
- Genre
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Etchings--England--London--1809.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1809. - Subject (Name)
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Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834, publisher.
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Francis--I,--Emperor of Austria,--1768-1835--Caricatures and cartoons.
Frederick William--III,--King of Prussia,--1770-1840--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Napoleon--I,--Emperor of the French,--1769-1821--Caricatures and cartoons.
Saulez, George, 1779-1843, artist.
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
- Citation
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Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8, no. 11358
Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, pages 162-3
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 12954815
- Object ID (OID)
- 11792938