La Belle Alliance: New Version 1838

"La Belle Alliance: New Version" is a satirical print by John Doyle, a well-known British caricaturist. This 1838 work depicts three figures representing European powers: the King of Prussia, Emperor of Austria, and Tsar of Russia, in a handshake agreement, satirizing the perceived precarious nature of their alliance after the Napoleonic Wars. The visual style of the print is characterized by its sharp lines and exaggerated features, typical of Doyle's work. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this satirical commentary on international politics.