ROWLANDSON, Thomas – The double humbug or the devils imp praying for peace. London, Ackermann, 1 January 1814.

Image: 235 x 335 mm; Sheet: 260 x 351 mm; Hand-coloured etching

The caricature depicts two seperate pictures. At left, Napoleon delivers his (altered) speech from 19 December 1813 to senators and deputies. A devil sits on the back of his chair. At right, Napoleon, kneels before the Allies, presenting to them several crowns, including the Pope’s tiara.

Broadley A 288

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