Columbia, CT
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After the early 19th century German artistic team the Brothers Henschel, this engraving of the satirical Triumph des Jahres 1813 … Read more After the early 19th century German artistic team the Brothers Henschel, this engraving of the satirical Triumph des Jahres 1813 (trans. The Triumph of 1813) depicts Napoleon in profile, his face made up of the corpses of his victims, which led to the moniker "der Leichenkopf"’ or the "corpse head." This print was by far the most successful caricature of Napoleon. The hat is a Prussian eagle, which grips Napoleon firmly in its claws. The corpses that form Napoleon's face signify the hundreds of thousands of people who fell victim to his quest for great power. Below the title of the cartoon, as in the original, the Brothers Henschel wrote: Den Deutschen zum Neuenjahr 1814, which translates to: "To the Germans for the New Year 1814," the year in which the German's defeated Napoleon. See less
- Dimensions
- 9.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 11.5ʺH
- Styles
- Illustration
- Portraiture
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Etching
- Glass
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- The engraving is in very good condition commensurate with age, which is circa 1814. The image is fully intact, with … moreThe engraving is in very good condition commensurate with age, which is circa 1814. The image is fully intact, with no damage. The paper is buckled along the right side and lower left corner of the image. The carved gilt wooden frame is generally in good shape. There is loss of gilt along the top, left, and bottom edges. The paper is significantly toned. Please see photos for further assessment. less
Columbia, CT
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