Evacuation of Malta 1803
jamesgillray
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, etching, paper
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portrait
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drawing
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narrative-art
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etching
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caricature
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caricature
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paper
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romanticism
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line
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history-painting
"Evacuation of Malta" is a satirical cartoon by English artist James Gillray, created in 1803. The print depicts a scene of the French general, Jean-Andoche Junot, being chased out of Malta by a British officer. The image is an example of Gillray's political cartoons, which were often used to criticize the British government and its policies. This artwork is a powerful commentary on the political climate of early 19th century Britain and its complex relationship with the French.
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