It shows a man with a police cap on his head, selling a National Guard uniform in order to be able to pay his taxes. In the background one sees a drummer calling to arms, but nobody seems to listen. After the July-Revolution, the National Guard was rather discontent and occasionally even refused to obey the orders. (This lithograph was not signed by Dauimer)
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Place of origin:
Paris
Notes:
May-June 1831.
Notes (acquisition):
Donated by: Benjamin A. and Julia M. Trustman, 1959.
