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'Shame and Regret, a Tragi-Comic Play', caricature on the capitulation of Ulm on the 20th October 1805

French School, (19th century); French. Medium: coloured engraving. Date: 1805. Honte et repentir, piece tragi-comique; George III (1738-1820) hitting William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) with his sceptre; Gustav IV Adolf (1778-1837) of Sweden pulling him back; from left, General Mack (1752-1828), Emperor of Germany kicking coins and the Emperor of Russia; surrender of Austrian army to Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821); Provenance: Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France / Giraudon. Photographic Rights The Bridgeman Art Library.