Artist: James (nothing else is known). According to Maurice Quentin-Bouchart (p. 95), this is sheet №2 of only two known caricatures by James except for Collection Wentzell (publisher) of 14 sheets.
Text: De bien jolies bottes, ces Prussiens, mais quelle odeur!..... [What beautiful boots these Prussians have, but what an odour!.....]
Two women from the bourgeoisie stand in front of a line of Prussian officers. One covers her nose with a handkerchief and hides what she is saying from the men with her fan.
Additional Information
| Collection | French caricatures |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Material | Colour , Paper |
| Media/Technique | Hand-colouring , Lithography |
| Catalogue raisonne | Maurice Quentin-Bauchart, 1890 |
| Acquisition year | 2016 |
