Political Chemist and German Retorts or Dissolving the Rhenish Confederacy December 12, 1813 Thomas Rowlandson A little Napoleon is being heated to dissolution point in a glass vessel atop a "German Stove." Two retorts are connected with the vessel, which are inscribed "Intrigue and Villainy" and "Ambition and Folly." Four are connected to the stove and are inscribed: "Gasconade and Lies," "Fire and Sword," "Arrogance and Atrocity," and "Murder and Plunder." Representation of European powers surround the Political Chemist and German Retorts or Dissolving the Rhenish Confederacy. Thomas
Political Chemist and German Retorts or Dissolving the Rhenish Confederacy December 12, 1813 Thomas Rowlandson A little Napoleon is being heated to dissolution point in a glass vessel atop a "German Stove." Two retorts are connected with the vessel, which are inscribed "Intrigue and Villainy" and "Ambition and Folly." Four are connected to the stove and are inscribed: "Gasconade and Lies," "Fire and Sword," "Arrogance and Atrocity," and "Murder and Plunder." Representation of European powers surround the Political Chemist and German Retorts or Dissolving the Rhenish Confederacy. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London). December 12, 1813. Hand-colored etching. Rudolph Ackermann, London (active 1794–1829). Prints
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