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Cartoon about Napoleon, Paul Barras, Josephine and Mademoiselle de Fontenay
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Cartoon about Napoleon, Paul Barras, Josephine and Mademoiselle de Fontenay
LSE4110137 Cartoon about Napoleon, Paul Barras, Josephine and Mademoiselle de Fontenay, called ausii Teresa (Theresa or Terezia) Cabarrus, called Madame Tallien (Talien) or these ladies dance naked for Barras, under the stealth eye of Napoleon [Josephine being, at the time of the Executive Board, under the protection of Barras, he would have promised Bonaparte the mission to Egypt if he unleashed the future imperress] - English cartoon of Gillary, 1805 by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon about Napoleon, Paul Barras, Josephine and Mademoiselle de Fontenay, called ausii Teresa (Theresa or Terezia) Cabarrus, called Madame Tallien (Talien) or these ladies dance naked for Barras, under the stealth eye of Napoleon [Josephine being, at the time of the Executive Board, under the protection of Barras, he would have promised Bonaparte the mission to Egypt if he unleashed the future imperress] - English cartoon of Gillary, 1805); Photo eLeonard de Selva; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22755418
© Leonard de Selva / Bridgeman Images
Josephine De Beauharnais 1763 1814 Napoleon I 1st 1st Bonaparte 1769 1821 Revolution 1789 French Revolution
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This print captures a historical moment in the lives of Napoleon Bonaparte, Paul Barras, Josephine, and Mademoiselle de Fontenay. The English cartoon by James Gillray, titled "Cartoon about Napoleon, Paul Barras, Josephine and Mademoiselle de Fontenay" provides a glimpse into the intriguing dynamics between these prominent figures. In this satirical artwork from 1805, we witness an audacious scene where the ladies - Mademoiselle de Fontenay (also known as Teresa Cabarrus or Madame Tallien) and Josephine - are depicted dancing naked for Barras. Meanwhile, Napoleon discreetly observes their performance with his watchful eye. At that time, Josephine found herself under the protection of Barras while serving on the Executive Board. It is believed that Barras promised Bonaparte a mission to Egypt if he allowed him to pursue a relationship with Josephine. The cartoon offers a fascinating commentary on power dynamics and political maneuvering during this era. Through Gillray's artistic lens, we gain insight into the complex relationships among these influential individuals. This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a historical artifact. Preserved in private collection today but available for public appreciation through Leonard de Selva's lens capturing every intricate detail of Gillray's work. It invites us to reflect upon the multifaceted nature of history while appreciating its aesthetic value.
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