French Liberty, British Slavery c. 1792
jamesgillray
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, etching, paper
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drawing
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toned paper
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etching
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traditional media
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caricature
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paper
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handmade artwork painting
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coffee painting
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england
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traditional art medium
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon carciture
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watercolor
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warm toned green
"French Liberty, British Slavery" is a satirical hand-colored etching by English artist James Gillray, created in 1792. The print contrasts the two nations through caricature, depicting a ragged, starving Frenchman and a well-fed Englishman, highlighting the perceived excesses of the French Revolution and the stability of British society. This print is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago and exemplifies Gillray's renowned use of political satire.
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