French Liberty. British Slavery, James Gillray, December 21, 1792

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French Liberty. British Slavery, December 21, 1792, Hand-colored etching, plate: 9 13/16 x 14 in. ( x cm), Prints, James Gillray (British, Chelsea 1756–1815 London), A tattered Frenchman warms his feet at a meager fire while dining on raw scallions and live snails. Deluded and nearing starvation, he declares that Liberté has turned France into a paradise flowing with milk and honey

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Size: 5483px × 3920px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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