A decrepit Louis-Philippe is made ready for an enema by François Guizot; symbolising Guizot's domination of the French government towards the end of the July monarchy. Lithograph by J.E. Deshayes, c. 1848.
- Deshayes, Jean-Eleazar, -1848.
- Date:
- c. 1848
- Reference:
- 16931i
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The figure taking the pulse may be Napoléon. On the table is a bottle of 'Sedlitz', i.e. the laxative Seidlitz water
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Paris (Rue du Petit Pont, 21) : Deshayes, editeur, c. 1848 (Lith. Deshayes)
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1 print : lithograph ; image 21.5 x 18.2 cm
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Je crois mon cher Guizot que vous me faites trop aller; votre regime me tue. Consolez vous Sire ce ne sera qu'une question de cabinet.
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Wellcome Collection 16931i
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