Britannia trying to restrain Napoleon III from embarking on war with Germany, 1870. Artist: John Tenniel

Britannia trying to restrain Napoleon III from embarking on war with Germany, 1870. Artist: John Tenniel

1-148-827 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Britannia trying to restrain Napoleon III from embarking on war with Germany, 1870. Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. The French declaration was delivered to Berlin on 19 July, and the proclamation of war made on 23 July. Cartoon from Punch (London, 23 July 1870).


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. John Tenniel: British: Artist, illustrator, painter
Subject
  1. Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia: German, Prussian: Emperor
  2. Napoleon Bonaparte III: French: Emperor of France, president

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

Picture Type
  1. Allegory
  2. Caricature
  3. Satire

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

Artistic Representations Allegories

Artistic Representations Satires

Artistic Representations Caricatures


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3601x4854
File Size : 51,209kb


Aliases

  1. 006037
  1. 006037
  1. 0390006385
  1. 1-148-827
  1. 1148827
  1. 6385

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