201 James Jacques Tissot (1836–1902) – Sovereigns, No. 3: Leopold II, King of the Belgians – Chromolithograph (October 9, 1869)
This political caricature depicts Leopold II, King of the Belgians, as a diminutive figure standing between two looming, faceless guards. King Leopold, in civilian dress, is shown clutching bags of money marked "Sovereigns." The caption, "Un roi constitutionnel" (A constitutional king), serves as an ironic comment on his reputation for greed and personal accumulation of wealth, often related to his colonial ambitions. The print is a full-page weekly supplement from the British society magazine Vanity Fair, which documented prominent European royalty and statesmen.
James Jacques Tissot was a French painter, illustrator, and caricaturist who signed his Vanity Fair work with the pseudonym "Coïdé." He became a notable contributor to the magazine early in its history. Tissot’s career spanned the Impressionist and Victorian eras, marked by his refined paintings of contemporary life and fashion. The use of his caricatures, reproduced in color via chromolithography, was key to establishing Vanity Fair's success and distinctive visual style in the 19th century.
Artist or Maker: James Jacques Tissot
Dimensions: Approximately 34 × 22 cm
Medium: Chromolithograph
Date: October 9, 1869
Condition Report:
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