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Le Gateau des Rois, tire au Congres de Vienne en 1815, pub. (hand coloured engraving)
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Le Gateau des Rois, tire au Congres de Vienne en 1815, pub. (hand coloured engraving)
2966871 Le Gateau des Rois, tire au Congres de Vienne en 1815, pub. (hand coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (1754 - 1838); Alexander I, Tsar of Russia (1777 - 1825); Napoleon II, King of Rome (1811 - 1832); Joachim Murat; King of Naples (1767 - 1815); George IV (1762 - 1830), Frederick William III (1770 - 1840); Francis II (1768 - 1835); Napoleon I, Emperor of France (1769 - 1821), Louis XVIII, King of France (1755 - 1824); ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22441996
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cake Club Foot Congress Of Vienna Cutting Up Dividing Gold Coins Hiding Monarchs Napoleon Negotiations Political Satire Scales Sweden Austria Austrian Austrians Prussia
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The print titled "Le Gateau des Rois, tire au Congres de Vienne en 1815" is a fascinating depiction of the Congress of Vienna in 1815. This hand-coloured engraving by the French School captures a momentous event in European history with great detail and artistic flair. In this satirical image, we see various monarchs and political figures gathered around a large cake, symbolizing the division of power and territories after Napoleon's defeat. The caricatured faces of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, Alexander I of Russia, Napoleon II, Joachim Murat, George IV of England, Frederick William III of Prussia, Francis II of Austria, Napoleon I himself and Louis XVIII are all present at this negotiation table. The artist cleverly portrays the delicate balance between these powerful nations through the use of scales and cutting tools. Each leader seems to be carefully dividing up their share while keeping an eye on their rivals' actions. It is interesting to note that Sweden is depicted as hiding gold coins under its plate - perhaps suggesting secret negotiations or hidden agendas. This engraving serves as both a historical document and a piece of political satire. It offers us insight into the complex dynamics at play during this crucial period in European politics. As we observe this scene from over two centuries ago, we can't help but marvel at how art has always been used to convey messages beyond mere aesthetics.
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