Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius 1814
charleswilliams
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper, engraving
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drawing
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toned paper
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water colours
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caricature
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paper
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handmade artwork painting
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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england
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon carciture
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engraving
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watercolor
"Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius" is a satirical print by British artist Charles Williams from 1814. It depicts Napoleon Bonaparte, referred to as "Boney", on his knees, being abandoned by his "Guardian Genius" who is depicted as a monstrous, winged figure. The image is a commentary on the decline of Napoleon's power and the end of his reign. This print was a popular form of political commentary during the early 19th century, and often used humor and caricature to express social and political viewpoints.
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