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Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt
MMM5481949 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt. Cartoon that ridicules the Egyptian campaign, in particular Napoleon, who left in secret on 23 August 1799 aboard the 'Muiron'. The legend refers to intercepted letters signed by General Kleber to the French directorate, denouncing Napoleon's desertion from Egypt, a batch of letters that was widely used by British propaganda. The image depicts Napoleon's duplicity, in a pose of military momentum but with a look back at his abandoned army, amplified by the boat's bow figure representing a Janus wreath, the scene is crowned by a cloud carrying the revolutionary symbols of a beam and an axe topped by a crown and an imperial scepter , which further reinforces the idea of duplicity. The allegorical figure of fame above, points to Napoleon and laughs. Etching in colors, published by H.Humphrey, on March 8, 1800, by James Gillray (1757-1815).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This striking print captures the moment when Napoleon Bonaparte, the infamous French military leader, is depicted leaving Egypt in a cartoon by James Gillray. The image ridicules Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, highlighting his perceived duplicity and abandonment of his army.
In the cartoon, Napoleon is shown in a pose of military momentum as he leaves Egypt secretly aboard the 'Muiron' on August 23, 1799. However, his gaze back at his abandoned army and the Janus wreath on the boat's bow figure symbolize his two-faced nature. The cloud above carries revolutionary symbols juxtaposed with imperial regalia, emphasizing Napoleon's shifting allegiances.
The intercepted letters signed by General Kleber denouncing Napoleon's desertion were widely used for British propaganda purposes. This image amplifies that narrative by portraying fame itself pointing and laughing at Napoleon as he departs.
Published in 1800 by H. Humphrey, this etching in colors serves as a satirical commentary on Napoleon's actions during his time in Egypt. It captures not only the historical context of political intrigue but also highlights Gillray's skillful use of symbolism to convey complex themes through visual imagery.
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