Rare caricature engraving of André Boniface Louis Riquetti de Mirabeau (1754-1792), also known as "Mirabeau Tonneau" or "Mirabeau-Cravates", cut out, watercolored, and pasted on a hinged assembly forming a small moving mannequin.
The body formed by three barrels, arms and legs opening by the action of a string. Captioned in the center: "A cet ardeur de boire, à ce ventre en tonneau qui ne conoitrai le cadet Mirabeau". Framed.
Circa 1790.
H. 42 x W. 35 cm (frame).
Exhibition :
Musée Carnavalet, July 1939, 150th anniversary of the Revolution.
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