Napoleon verkoopt gestolen goed, 1813 by Thomas Rowlandson

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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cartoon carciture

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"Napoleon verkoopt gestolen goed, 1813" is a satirical print by English artist Thomas Rowlandson, depicting Napoleon Bonaparte auctioning off stolen goods, including the crown of Spain. Created in 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars, the print mocks Napoleon's conquest of Europe and his perceived greed. This caricature, known as "Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods," portrays Napoleon as a comical figure, highlighting his defeat and loss of power. The print offers a vivid glimpse into the political climate of the time and its impact on art.

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