French Liberty – British Slavery 1792

"French Liberty - British Slavery" is a satirical print created by the English artist James Gillray in 1792. This political cartoon depicts a stark contrast between the states of French and British society, as seen through the eyes of a British observer during the French Revolution. The left panel shows a ragged figure, representing France, eating meager onions, while the right panel portrays a well-fed British man enjoying a lavish meal. The image is a powerful commentary on the social and political climate of the time, exposing the anxieties and prejudices that arose with the rise of revolutionary France.