L entree-franche - je me suis ruine pour l en gresser - la f
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L entree-franche - je me suis ruine pour l en gresser - la f
L entree-franche - je me suis ruine pour l en gresser - la fin du compte je ne sait pu en faire. Print shows Louis XVI as a pig with fish on his head forming the horns of cuckoldry, on a hind leg is a tether held by a man of the Third Estate. Date 1791. L entree-franche - je me suis ruine pour l en gresser - la fin du compte je ne sait pu en faire. Print shows Louis XVI as a pig with fish on his head forming the horns of cuckoldry, on a hind leg is a tether held by a man of the Third Estate. Date 1791
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L'Entree-franche - Je me suis ruine pour l'obtenir – la fin est au compte je ne sais pas en faire
EDITORS COMMENTS
(1791) is a powerful and provocative political print that satirically portrays King Louis XVI of France as a pig, adorned with fish forming the horns of cuckoldry, symbolizing his perceived infidelity and weakness. The pig's hind leg is tethered by a man from the Third Estate, representing the growing power and influence of the common people over the monarchy. The title of the print, "L'Entree-franche: Je me suis ruine pour l'obtenir – la fin est au compte je ne sais pas en faire" translates to "The Free Entry: I have ruined myself to obtain it – the end is at the account I don't know how to make." This phrase suggests that the king had made excessive concessions to the Third Estate, leading to the financial ruin of the monarchy and ultimately, the French Revolution. The image of Louis XVI as a pig is a common motif in revolutionary propaganda, reflecting the growing discontent and resentment towards the monarchy and the perceived decadence and corruption of the royal court. The fish on the pig's head symbolizes the king's infidelity and the cuckoldry horns further emphasize his humiliation and loss of power. The man from the Third Estate, holding the pig's tether, represents the growing power and influence of the common people in French society. The print serves as a visual reminder of the political and social upheaval that was to come, as the monarchy's hold on power began to weaken and the revolution gained momentum. This print, created in 1791, is a testament to the political and social climate of the time, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the complex and tumultuous history of the French Revolution. It is an important historical artifact that continues to captivate and intrigue scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
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