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Canvas Print : Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings
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Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings
LMG144815 Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings. His Man, Hopping Talley, Mixing Up the Dough, pub. by Hannah Humphrey, 23rd January 1806 (aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 25.7x37.8 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info.: confirming new Imperial ascendancy over Bavaria, Wurttemberg and Baden by converting their electors into satellite monarchs; foreign minister, Charles Maurice Talleyrand-Perigord (1754-1838); ); eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23227156
© Leeds Museums and Galleries / Bridgeman Images
Baking Broom Kiln Napoleon Bonaparte Oven Talleyrand Autocratic
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the enchanting world of Tiddy-Doll, the renowned French gingerbread maker, into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This exquisite image, captured by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder (LMG144815), showcases Tiddy-Doll in his pub, drawing out a new batch of gingerbread kings. His assistant, Hopping Talley, mixes up the dough in the background, creating an atmosphere of old-world charm and delightful tradition. Our high-quality canvas prints are designed to bring the rich details and vibrant colors of this timeless scene to life, making it a beautiful addition to any room in your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The captivating aquatint print titled "Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings" takes us back to the early 19th century and offers a satirical commentary on political power dynamics. Created by James Gillray in 1806, this artwork depicts Tiddy-Doll, a gingerbread maker representing Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing out new kings from his oven. Intriguingly detailed, the image showcases Tiddy-Doll's man named Hopping Talley mixing up dough while Napoleon oversees the process. The scene symbolizes Napoleon's control over Bavaria, Wurttemberg, and Baden as he converts their electors into puppet monarchs under his imperial rule. Charles Maurice Talleyrand-Perigord is also depicted here as an influential figure aiding in this transformation. Gillray's satire cleverly utilizes baking metaphors to convey political messages. The broom leaning against the wall suggests sweeping away opposition or dissenting voices while emphasizing autocratic tendencies. The kiln represents both the transformative power of Napoleon's regime and its potential for destruction. This print serves as a reminder of how art can be used to critique those in positions of authority. Through humor and symbolism, Gillray challenges notions of absolute power and questions the legitimacy of these newly appointed kingships. Displayed at Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery), this historical artwork continues to captivate viewers with its intricate details and thought-provoking
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