Napoleon en Talleyrand bekijken Engelse spotprenten 1809

This satirical print, "French Generals receiving an English Charge," created by George Cruikshank in 1809, depicts French military leaders reading a newspaper article about the English army's movements. Cruikshank's biting humor is evident in the exaggerated features and expressions of the generals, who seem more concerned with the latest gossip than with military strategy. This print highlights the popular perception of Napoleon's army as inept and easily manipulated, and it is a reminder of the anxieties and tensions of the Napoleonic Wars. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Cruikshank's talent for political satire and his ability to capture the zeitgeist of his time.