Caricature of the politician, Deputy, and financier, Jacques Lefèbvre (1773-1856). He was President of the National Bank of France and declined peership several times. The caption is a play on words with his name: "jacot"= parrot, "fève"= bean. The coat of arms shows money bags supporting a cashier's book. The composition is decorated with the cross of the Legion of Honor.
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Place of origin:
Paris
Notes:
2nd state.
Published in: Le Charivari, November 9, 1833
Notes (acquisition):
Donated by: Benjamin A. and Julia M. Trustman, 1959.