Napoleonic Broadsides, August 20-September 20, 1942
Scope and Contents
An exhibition of 83 color engravings featuring anti-Napoleon caricatures, lent by M. Knoedler & Co., New York City. The prints were mostly by English artists, as well as some French artists, and originate from a time when political caricatures were not published in newspapers and magazines, rather were sold as individual “broadsides,” engravings that were either hand-colored or mezzo-tinted.
The exhibition records span two folders and include planning correspondence and a registration receipt.
Dates
- Creation: August 20-September 20, 1942
Creator
- Knoedler's (Lender, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
At this time, the exhibition records are unavailable to the public and will only be made available to FAMSF staff upon request.
Biographical / Historical
The broadside is the historical precursor to today's poster. Typically printed on one side of a large sheet of paper, the format was designed to be visible and posted in town squares, taverns, churches, or other public venues. While a wide range of content could be printed on a broadside, it was most commonly used to announce news and events, official proclamations, advertise, or advocate political and social causes.
The threatened invasion of England by Napoleon inspired a flurry of broadsides that ranged from satires to songs to calls for volunteers to defend coastlines to actual plans of evacuation in the event of a French invasion.
Source: https://dpuspecialcollections.omeka.net/exhibits/show/imminent/broadsides
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span two folders.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
An exhibition of 83 color engravings featuring anti-Napoleon caricatures, lent by M. Knoedler & Co., New York City. The prints were mostly by English artists, as well as some French artists. The exhibition records span two folders.
Arrangement
The materials are separated by content and type and organized chronologically.
Separated Materials
Clipping San Francisco Chronicle August 30, 1942 p. 32.
Subject
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Technique
Temporal
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco California 94118 USA