Primary Source
The Saving of France
Annotation
In this propagandistic allegorical engraving, Napoleon saves the female figure of France from the abyss to which she has been led by "revolutionary fanaticism." The figure of fanaticism is armed to the teeth with "the daggers of party spirit" and holds in one hand the chains of slavery and in the other the torch of discord.
This source is a part of the The Napoleonic Experience teaching module.
Translation
Title (French)
Le Soutien de la France
Credits
Alexis Chataignier (engraver)
André Boissier (engraver)
de Vinck. Un siècle d'histoire de France par l'estampe, 1770-1870. Vol. 54 (pièces 7395-7505), Directoire, Consulat et Empire.
Bibliothèque nationale de France, département Estampes et photographie, RESERVE QB-370 (54)-FT 4.