Pharoahs fat kine - pharoahs lean kine
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Pharoahs fat kine - pharoahs lean kine
Pharoahs fat kine - pharoahs lean kine. Print shows, on the left, in England, two corpulent, jovial men and an equally rotund woman providing them with drink, possibly sherry, and on the right, in France, two listless, thin, bony women sitting on sofas and an equally emaciated man standing before them, about to lose his wig to a bird on a cage overhead. A contrast between the health of the two nations, in particular, how Napoleons Egyptian campaign is having an adverse affect on France. Date 1803 Feb. 10
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This intriguing print, titled "Pharoahs fat kine - pharoahs lean kine," offers a satirical commentary on the contrasting fortunes of England and France during the early 19th century, specifically in the context of Napoleon Bonaparte's Egyptian campaign. The image, dated February 10, 1803, depicts two scenes, separated by a clear divide. On the left, in England, we find two portly, jovial men and an equally rotund woman, surrounded by an abundance of food and drink, possibly sherry. Their plump figures and cheerful expressions convey a sense of prosperity and contentment. This scene represents the relative stability and prosperity of England during this period. In stark contrast, on the right, we see France. Here, two listless, thin, bony women sit on sofas, their emaciated bodies a stark reminder of the hardships faced by the French people. An equally emaciated man stands before them, on the verge of losing his wig to a bird perched menacingly on a cage overhead. This scene symbolizes the suffering and despair that had gripped France due to the ongoing war efforts and the financial burden of Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. The title of the print, "Pharoahs fat kine - pharoahs lean kine," is a reference to the biblical story of Joseph in Egypt, where the phrase "fat kine" refers to the prosperous years and "lean kine" to the years of famine. This allusion underscores the idea that England, represented by the 'fat kine,' was enjoying a period of prosperity while France, symbolized by the 'lean kine,' was experiencing hardship and adversity. This print, a testament to the power of satire, offers a unique perspective on the impact of Napoleon's Egyptian campaign on the two nations and the stark contrast between their fortunes during this period.
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