In this caricature King Louis-Philippe is sitting on a serving tray, his head shaking, he is being carried by a citizen. The Caricature explains that the person is the Emperor Claudius. The pear on the right clearly indicates that it is Louis-Philippe who is represented here. Louis-Philippe was known to enjoy appearing dressed like a bourgeois on the streets of Paris. He also went riding in review of his troops. The plate shows the following text: I am always open to new pleasures.
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Place of origin:
Paris
Notes:
1st state.
Published in: La Caricature, October 2, 1834.
Notes (acquisition):
Donated by: Benjamin A. and Julia M. Trustman, 1959.
