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Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings
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Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings
LMG144815 Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings. His Man, Hopping Talley, Mixing Up the Dough, pub. by Hannah Humphrey, 23rd January 1806 (aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 25.7x37.8 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info.: confirming new Imperial ascendancy over Bavaria, Wurttemberg and Baden by converting their electors into satellite monarchs; foreign minister, Charles Maurice Talleyrand-Perigord (1754-1838); ); eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23227156
© Leeds Museums and Galleries / Bridgeman Images
Baking Broom Kiln Napoleon Bonaparte Oven Talleyrand Autocratic
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The captivating aquatint print titled "Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings" takes us back to the early 19th century and offers a satirical commentary on political power dynamics. Created by James Gillray in 1806, this artwork depicts Tiddy-Doll, a gingerbread maker representing Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing out new kings from his oven. Intriguingly detailed, the image showcases Tiddy-Doll's man named Hopping Talley mixing up dough while Napoleon oversees the process. The scene symbolizes Napoleon's control over Bavaria, Wurttemberg, and Baden as he converts their electors into puppet monarchs under his imperial rule. Charles Maurice Talleyrand-Perigord is also depicted here as an influential figure aiding in this transformation. Gillray's satire cleverly utilizes baking metaphors to convey political messages. The broom leaning against the wall suggests sweeping away opposition or dissenting voices while emphasizing autocratic tendencies. The kiln represents both the transformative power of Napoleon's regime and its potential for destruction. This print serves as a reminder of how art can be used to critique those in positions of authority. Through humor and symbolism, Gillray challenges notions of absolute power and questions the legitimacy of these newly appointed kingships. Displayed at Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery), this historical artwork continues to captivate viewers with its intricate details and thought-provoking
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