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Monsieur veto - A drawing of a group of people on a street

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Monsieur veto - A drawing of a group of people on a street

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Print shows a monstrous giant, representing monarchical veto powers, is welcomed at an entryway by a nobleman; he has scales on his hands and feet, carries a bar used to enchain prisoners, symbolizing despotism, his broken sword lies in the street, and he hisses lightning bolts at his pursuers, sansculottes, national guardsmen, and dogs.

Possibly purchased in 1790. Source: Kate Heard, Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle.
de Vinck, 2865
Blum, 443
Forms part of: French Political Cartoon Collection (Library of Congress).

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1600 - 1700
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Library of Congress
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