Le Cesar de 1815
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Le Cesar de 1815
Le Cesar de 1815. Cartoon shows Napoleon I, with winged shoes, running away from a battlefield on which there are several dead French soldiers; he carries a standard with a dead eagle hanging from the top. As he flees he looks back over his shoulder at an angle blowing a trumpet and carrying a banner listing other battles from which he has escaped. Date 1815?. Le Cesar de 1815. Cartoon shows Napoleon I, with winged shoes, running away from a battlefield on which there are several dead French soldiers; he carries a standard with a dead eagle hanging from the top. As he flees he looks back over his shoulder at an angle blowing a trumpet and carrying a banner listing other battles from which he has escaped. Date 1815?
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Le Cesar de 1815
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is a poignant and satirical political cartoon depicting the final moments of Napoleon Bonaparte's reign during the Hundred Days War in 1815. The image shows Napoleon I, dressed in military attire and wearing winged shoes, frantically fleeing the battlefield. The ground behind him is littered with the lifeless bodies of French soldiers, symbolizing the heavy toll of war on the common soldier. In his haste to escape, Napoleon clutches a standard bearing a dead eagle, the symbol of the French Empire, which signifies the fall of the Napoleonic regime. He looks back over his shoulder, blowing a trumpet and carrying a banner that lists the battles from which he had previously escaped, including Austerlitz, Friedland, and Wagram. The use of the trumpet may represent a call for help or a call to arms, but ultimately, it serves as a reminder of Napoleon's past victories that have now turned to defeat. The cartoon was likely created in the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815, and marked the final defeat of Napoleon. The image serves as a commentary on the futility of war and the consequences of political ambition, as well as a reflection of the public's growing disillusionment with the Napoleonic regime. The use of satire and symbolism in the cartoon underscores the political and social climate of the time, making it a valuable historical artifact. The exact date and artist of this particular print are unknown, but it is a testament to the enduring power of political cartoons as a means of expressing political and social commentary. The image has been preserved in the Mary Evans Prints Online collection and continues to fascinate scholars and history buffs alike.
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