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__ ci devant Occupations, or Madam Talian and the Empress Josephine Dancing Naked before
3025366 __ ci devant Occupations, or Madam Talian and the Empress Josephine Dancing Naked before Barrass in the Winter of 1797 - a Fact!, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Francois Jean Nicolas, Vicomte de Barras (1755 - 1829); Josephine Bonaparte (nee Marie Josephe Rose Tascher de la Pagerie, formerly de Beauharnais (1763 - 1814); Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821); Theresa Cabarrus Tallien (1773-1835); Napoleon falling in love with Josephine; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
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This hand-coloured engraving by James Gillray, titled "__ ci devant Occupations, or Madam Talian and the Empress Josephine Dancing Naked before Barrass in the Winter of 1797 - a Fact!", captures a scandalous moment from history. In this satirical political cartoon, we see an intriguing scene unfold. The image depicts Napoleon Bonaparte falling in love with Josephine Bonaparte while they are both naked and dancing provocatively before Paul Francois Jean Nicolas de Barras. The room is filled with lecherous onlookers, including statesmen and politicians who leer at the spectacle. A fat man slouches in an armchair, voyeuristically peeping through a curtain as he enjoys his wine. Symbolism abounds throughout the artwork: skulls representing death and revolution, Egyptian motifs referencing Napoleon's campaign there, and putti wearing bonnet rouge symbolizing revolutionary fervor. The furniture includes armchairs adorned with feathers and tambourines strewn about. Gillray's caricature serves as biting political satire during the French Revolution era. It portrays not only the disreputable nature of those in power but also highlights their indulgent behavior amidst tumultuous times. This print offers a glimpse into historical events while showcasing Gillray's talent for capturing social commentary through art. It invites viewers to reflect on power dynamics, personal relationships within politics, and societal norms of that time period.
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