“A Faut esperer queu se jeu…”, 1789

Item — Box: 1, item: 1

Identifier: 1

Scope and Contents

Described as follows in the Catalogue of the Library of A.D. White (Cornell, 1894): “Colored engraving showing a bishop and a nobleman astride of an old peasant, who moves slowly, supported by his mattock, while pigeons and hares devour his grain and vegetables about his feet... For a sequel of this caricature, see J’savois ben, etc.” (p. 293)

Dates

1789

Creator

From the Collection: Grandville, J. J., 1803-1847. (Person)
From the Collection: Isabey, Jean-Baptiste, 1767-1855. (Person)
From the Collection: Philipon, Charles, 1800-1862. (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection material in French and German

Extent

1.6 cubic feet. (1.6 cubic feet.)

Additional Description

Physical Description

Print shows the nobility and the clergy riding on the back of a man representing the third estate or working class; the man is bent under their weight and supports, while around his feet birds and rabbits (which he cannot hunt) feast on the produce of his labor.