The Rogues March April 12, 1814 Thomas Rowlandson Napoleon is being exiled from France. His right wrist is tied to the left wrist of Joseph Bonaparte, and they are led forward by Blücher, who holds a rope attached to the noose tied around Napoleon's neck. Napoleon has donkey ears and wears a fool's cap inscribed "Transported for Life." Joseph's hat is inscribed "Coward and Thief." The sovereigns of Europe gleefully dance in a ring, holding hands, in the background at The Rogues March. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London). April 12, 1814. Hand-colored etching. Thomas Tegg
The Rogues March April 12, 1814 Thomas Rowlandson Napoleon is being exiled from France. His right wrist is tied to the left wrist of Joseph Bonaparte, and they are led forward by Blücher, who holds a rope attached to the noose tied around Napoleon's neck. Napoleon has donkey ears and wears a fool's cap inscribed "Transported for Life." Joseph's hat is inscribed "Coward and Thief." The sovereigns of Europe gleefully dance in a ring, holding hands, in the background at The Rogues March. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London). April 12, 1814. Hand-colored etching. Thomas Tegg (British, 1776–1846). Prints
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