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The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, 1803
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The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, 1803
The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
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Affection Deceitful Embrace Entente Enthusiasm Epaulettes Flattery Hand Coloured Engraving James Gillray 1756 1815 Obese Pact Portraits Sash Shallow Skinny Speech Bubble Tall Thin Tiara Treaty Tricorn Trident Uncertain Union Jack Unsure Veil Disarmed Frenchman Historica Graphica Collection Rotund Satirical
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The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, 1803
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. This hand-coloured engraving from the 19th century captures a momentous encounter between two nations - England and France. The illustration, part of the Historica Graphica Collection, is a satirical caricature that beautifully blends affection and political commentary. In this scene, we witness an unlikely embrace between Britannia, symbolizing England with her regal tiara and Union Jack trident, and Citizen Francois representing France. Their body language reveals a mix of enthusiasm and uncertainty as they come together in an intimate moment. The tall and thin Frenchman appears coy yet sly while embracing the rotund Britannia who seems both disarmed by his flattery and unsure about his intentions. The artist James Gillray skillfully uses satire to highlight the complex dynamics at play during this period of history. With subtle details like epaulettes on their military uniforms, a fan held by Britannia suggesting deceitful tactics or perhaps shallow admiration, and speech bubbles hinting at diplomatic discussions behind closed doors – every element adds depth to this intriguing composition. This print serves as a reminder of how art can capture not only historical events but also emotions felt during significant moments in time. It invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as diplomacy, alliances, trust-building exercises between nations while showcasing Gillray's talent for blending humor with political commentary.
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