"A sequence of eight designs, arranged in two rows. [1] 'DEMOCRATIC INNOCENCE. The young Buonaparte, & his wretched Relatives, in their native Poverty, while Free Booters in the Island of Corsica.' ... [2] 'DEMOCRATIC HUMILITY. Buonaparte, when a boy, receiv'd thro' the King's bounty into the École Militaire at Paris.' ... [3] 'DEMOCRATIC GRATITUDE. Buonaparte, heading the Regicide Banditti which had dethron'd & Murder'd the Monarch, whose bounty had foster'd him.' ... [4] 'DEMOCRATIC RELIGION. Buonaparte turning Turk at Cairo for Interest; after swearing on the Sacrament to support ye Catholic Faith.' ... [5] 'DEMOCRATIC COURAGE. Buonaparte, deserting his Army in Egypt, for fear of ye Turks; after boasting that he would extirpate them all'. ... [6] 'DEMOCRATIC HONOR. Buonaparte, overturning the French Republic which had employ 'd him, & intrusted him with the chief Command.' ... [7] 'DEMOCRATIC GLORY. Buonaparte, as Grand Consul of France, receiving the adulations of Jacobin Sycophants & Parasites.' ... [8] 'DEMOCRATIC CONSOLATIONS. Buonaparte on his Couch, surrounded by the Ghosts of the Murder'd, - ye Dangers which threaten his Usurpation, and all the Horrors of Final Retribution.' ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Sketch of the life of Buonaparte
Description:
Title etched below images., Plate is divided in eight compartments in two rows, each with caption title and short description below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark on sides., and Temporary local subject terms: Corsica -- École Militaire, Paris -- Regicide Banditti -- Napoleonic Wars: Egyptian campaign -- Turks -- Reference to the coup of 18 Brumaire -- French government: Consulate -- Nightmares.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 12th, 1800, by H. Humphrey, No. 27 St. James's Street, London
