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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D5459/2/66 |
| Former Reference | D5459/3/64 |
| Title | The Corsican Spider in his Web |
| Date | 12 Jul 1808 |
| Description | A spider's web, at the centre of which is the spider Napoleon. On his back is written 'UNBOUNDED AMBITION', and he is eating the Spanish flies representing Charles IV and Ferdinand. Caught in the web are various flies, representing countries which have been defeated by Napoleon.
In the top right-hand corner the 'Pope Fly' struggles in the web, and says: "I'm afraid I shall be dragged in". The Russian fly says: "I declare I was half in until I made the discovery". The Turkish fly says: "I am afraid it will be my turn next". In the top left, the British fly, wearing a wig, says: "Ay you may look Master Spider but I am not to be caught in your web".
Available on CD 163. |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Artist | Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809) |
| Engraver: Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) |
| Archive Creator | George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer |
| Further Information | 246
Woodward Del : Rowlandson scul
Pubd July 12th 1808 by Thos Tegg Cheapside
Before the Spanish revolt Napoleon appeared to control Spain and to be about to isolate Britain and partition Turkey. |
| Physical Description | Hand-coloured print. Size 335 x 240 mm. |
| Copies | A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office. |
| Related Material | For more on Napoleon see D5459/2/40 etc. |
| Publication Note | BM Sat 10999 |
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