Rare and coveted Satirical Map of Europe - Propaganda Map - Paul Hadol - 1870
This beautiful French edition chromolithograph map shows the countries of Europe in caricature and alludes to the tensions that were the cause of the Franco-Prussian War of July 1870. In the centre, an over weight and clumsy Prussia meddles with its suspicious neighbours. England is depicted as an old woman, who seems annoyed by the noise coming from the continent, but still keeps her dog, Ireland on a short leash. Spain and Turkey are portrayed as disinterested women on the fringes relaxing with a cigarette and a hookah respectively. Corsica and Sardinia is an impish figure mooning the viewer. France crouches ready to draw his sword against any Prussia move. Russia is portrayed as a poor beggar, eagerly waiting to pick up any scraps that might come his way. The only country not personified is Switzerland depicted upon the map as a chalet. It is unclear why she appears this way, however, a lack of personality might the reason. A rifle with a bayonet near the bottom edge is sardonically labeled “Degrees of Longitude.” The various tensions and rivalries between the nations are described.
A satirical map of Europe - Published in magazines throughout Europe, this one appears to be from a London production by H.C. Panzer, it was also published in Paris by Vallée as Nouvelle carte d'Europe dressée pour 1870. The text below reads: England enraged forgets Ireland but still keeps it in her power. Spain & Portugal smoke away lazily. France tries to overthrow Prussia who advances one hand on Holland & knee over Austria. Italy advises Bismark to keep off. Corsica & Sardinia laugh on at all. Denmark hopes to recover Holstein. Turkey is drowsily awaking from smoke. Sweden crouching like a panther. Russia a beggar trying for anything to fill his basket. Published at around the time of the Franco - Prussian war. On 16 July 1870, the French parliament voted to declare war on Prussia, hostilities began three days later when French forces invaded German territory. This resulted in retaliation and France was eventually defeated in May 1871 by the Kingdom of Prussia and other German states. The end of the war led to the unification of Germany. Otto von Bismarck annexed Alsace and northern Lorraine to the new German Empire in 1871.
Paul Hadol (1835 in Remiremont – 1875 in Paris) was a French illustrator, draftsman and caricaturist.
Hadol collaborated with periodicals such as Le Gaulois, Le Journal Amusant, High Life, Le Charivari, Le Monde comique, La Vie Parisienne and L'Eclipse (under his real name) and with Mailly and Baillard under the pseudonym White.
A former customs employee, he illustrated novels, theatre posters, and satire series (Actualités (Actualities), Mon Musée des Souverains (My Museum of Sovereigns)), which portrayed the political rulers of his period.
During the 1870 war he published La Ménagerie impériale (The Imperial Zoo) - caricatures which placed the heads of members of the disgraced Bonaparte family and their conspirators on the bodies of animals. The series begins with the former Emperor Napoléon III as a vulture, clutching in his claws the bleeding body of France. He is described by the caption as cowardly and ferocious.
Wormholes have been professionally repaired by me, with Japanese paper and wheat starch to the rear, to provide rigidity and strength. Post repair photos included.
This beautiful French edition chromolithograph map shows the countries of Europe in caricature and alludes to the tensions that were the cause of the Franco-Prussian War of July 1870. In the centre, an over weight and clumsy Prussia meddles with its suspicious neighbours. England is depicted as an old woman, who seems annoyed by the noise coming from the continent, but still keeps her dog, Ireland on a short leash. Spain and Turkey are portrayed as disinterested women on the fringes relaxing with a cigarette and a hookah respectively. Corsica and Sardinia is an impish figure mooning the viewer. France crouches ready to draw his sword against any Prussia move. Russia is portrayed as a poor beggar, eagerly waiting to pick up any scraps that might come his way. The only country not personified is Switzerland depicted upon the map as a chalet. It is unclear why she appears this way, however, a lack of personality might the reason. A rifle with a bayonet near the bottom edge is sardonically labeled “Degrees of Longitude.” The various tensions and rivalries between the nations are described.
A satirical map of Europe - Published in magazines throughout Europe, this one appears to be from a London production by H.C. Panzer, it was also published in Paris by Vallée as Nouvelle carte d'Europe dressée pour 1870. The text below reads: England enraged forgets Ireland but still keeps it in her power. Spain & Portugal smoke away lazily. France tries to overthrow Prussia who advances one hand on Holland & knee over Austria. Italy advises Bismark to keep off. Corsica & Sardinia laugh on at all. Denmark hopes to recover Holstein. Turkey is drowsily awaking from smoke. Sweden crouching like a panther. Russia a beggar trying for anything to fill his basket. Published at around the time of the Franco - Prussian war. On 16 July 1870, the French parliament voted to declare war on Prussia, hostilities began three days later when French forces invaded German territory. This resulted in retaliation and France was eventually defeated in May 1871 by the Kingdom of Prussia and other German states. The end of the war led to the unification of Germany. Otto von Bismarck annexed Alsace and northern Lorraine to the new German Empire in 1871.
Paul Hadol (1835 in Remiremont – 1875 in Paris) was a French illustrator, draftsman and caricaturist.
Hadol collaborated with periodicals such as Le Gaulois, Le Journal Amusant, High Life, Le Charivari, Le Monde comique, La Vie Parisienne and L'Eclipse (under his real name) and with Mailly and Baillard under the pseudonym White.
A former customs employee, he illustrated novels, theatre posters, and satire series (Actualités (Actualities), Mon Musée des Souverains (My Museum of Sovereigns)), which portrayed the political rulers of his period.
During the 1870 war he published La Ménagerie impériale (The Imperial Zoo) - caricatures which placed the heads of members of the disgraced Bonaparte family and their conspirators on the bodies of animals. The series begins with the former Emperor Napoléon III as a vulture, clutching in his claws the bleeding body of France. He is described by the caption as cowardly and ferocious.
Wormholes have been professionally repaired by me, with Japanese paper and wheat starch to the rear, to provide rigidity and strength. Post repair photos included.
This beautiful French edition chromolithograph map shows the countries of Europe in caricature and alludes to the tensions that were the cause of the Franco-Prussian War of July 1870. In the centre, an over weight and clumsy Prussia meddles with its suspicious neighbours. England is depicted as an old woman, who seems annoyed by the noise coming from the continent, but still keeps her dog, Ireland on a short leash. Spain and Turkey are portrayed as disinterested women on the fringes relaxing with a cigarette and a hookah respectively. Corsica and Sardinia is an impish figure mooning the viewer. France crouches ready to draw his sword against any Prussia move. Russia is portrayed as a poor beggar, eagerly waiting to pick up any scraps that might come his way. The only country not personified is Switzerland depicted upon the map as a chalet. It is unclear why she appears this way, however, a lack of personality might the reason. A rifle with a bayonet near the bottom edge is sardonically labeled “Degrees of Longitude.” The various tensions and rivalries between the nations are described.
A satirical map of Europe - Published in magazines throughout Europe, this one appears to be from a London production by H.C. Panzer, it was also published in Paris by Vallée as Nouvelle carte d'Europe dressée pour 1870. The text below reads: England enraged forgets Ireland but still keeps it in her power. Spain & Portugal smoke away lazily. France tries to overthrow Prussia who advances one hand on Holland & knee over Austria. Italy advises Bismark to keep off. Corsica & Sardinia laugh on at all. Denmark hopes to recover Holstein. Turkey is drowsily awaking from smoke. Sweden crouching like a panther. Russia a beggar trying for anything to fill his basket. Published at around the time of the Franco - Prussian war. On 16 July 1870, the French parliament voted to declare war on Prussia, hostilities began three days later when French forces invaded German territory. This resulted in retaliation and France was eventually defeated in May 1871 by the Kingdom of Prussia and other German states. The end of the war led to the unification of Germany. Otto von Bismarck annexed Alsace and northern Lorraine to the new German Empire in 1871.
Paul Hadol (1835 in Remiremont – 1875 in Paris) was a French illustrator, draftsman and caricaturist.
Hadol collaborated with periodicals such as Le Gaulois, Le Journal Amusant, High Life, Le Charivari, Le Monde comique, La Vie Parisienne and L'Eclipse (under his real name) and with Mailly and Baillard under the pseudonym White.
A former customs employee, he illustrated novels, theatre posters, and satire series (Actualités (Actualities), Mon Musée des Souverains (My Museum of Sovereigns)), which portrayed the political rulers of his period.
During the 1870 war he published La Ménagerie impériale (The Imperial Zoo) - caricatures which placed the heads of members of the disgraced Bonaparte family and their conspirators on the bodies of animals. The series begins with the former Emperor Napoléon III as a vulture, clutching in his claws the bleeding body of France. He is described by the caption as cowardly and ferocious.
Wormholes have been professionally repaired by me, with Japanese paper and wheat starch to the rear, to provide rigidity and strength. Post repair photos included.
Code : A1011
Cartographer : Cartographer / Engraver / Publisher: Paul Hadol
Date : Publication Place / Date - 1870
Size : Sheet size: Image Size: 52.5 x 36 cm
Availability : Available
Type - Genuine - Antique
Grading B+
Where Applicable - Folds as issued. Light box photo shows the folio leaf centre margin hinge ‘glue’, this is not visible otherwise.
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