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Adieu Bastille - A drawing of a man with a lion on a leash

Adieu Bastille - A drawing of a man with a lion on a leash

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Summary

Print shows a member of the Third Estate playing a bagpipe, standing next to a tame lion, representing the monarchy, and manipulating marionettes, representing the clergy and the nobility, on a string tied to his leg. In the background, the Bastille is shown being demolished.

Partially trimmed within plate mark.
de Vinck, 1671
UCLA, 28
Forms part of: French Political Cartoon Collection (Library of Congress).

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Date

1600 - 1700
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Library of Congress
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