Henderson, Ernest F. (Ernest Flagg), 1861-1928 · New York, London : G.P. Putnam's Sons · leaf 62
llyset was May 5th of the same year. Off to Versailles! That was the cry that nowrang through France and the artists were inspiredby the theme. The King had gone to his corona-tion in a coach adorned with symbols—^Francepointing the way, suppliants falling at the Kingsfeet, Fame heralding the royal… … Platc 5. A symbolical representation of the three estates proceeding to Versailles in May, 1789 sented as departing for Versailles. The coach isdrawn by six owls representing wisdom. Theclergy drives, the nobility sits at ease and waveshis sword, while the peasantry stands behind, hisspade across…
Caricatures and cartoons -- France · France -- History Revolution, 1789-1799
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