Par moy vous êtes tous freres - A black and white drawing of a man holding a sword
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Print shows on the right, a woman, "la réligion" (possibly representing the Virgin Mary), labeled no. 1, standing, holding a cross illuminated by the sun, on the left, a cluster of figures includes an angel-like woman with butterfly wings and a plumed crown who reaches to pull "le Clergé", labeled no. 2, and "la Noblesse", labeled no. 3, from the clutches of a woman/serpent with Medusa-like head, moneybag in one hand and on the ground at her waist (possibly representing greed), and standing alone at center is a man, "le Tièrs etat", labeled no. 4, who reaches for the woman with the cross, his spade, hat, and flag on the ground at his feet.
Possibly purchased by George IV from William Holland in 1790. Source: Kate Heard, Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle.
de Vinck, 2064
Blum, 135
Forms part of: French Political Cartoon Collection (Library of Congress).
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