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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/93/36
Former ReferenceD5459/1/149
TitleThe Napoleon Fishery
Date[1800-1809]
DescriptionOn the left Napoleon sits on a river bank fishing. His bait is labelled 'Partition of the Continent', and he dangles it in front of a fish wearing a crown, saying:
"That Russian Bear begins to nibble, finally I think I shall hook him at last."

Behind Napoleon are containers labelled 'Corsican Jar for Fish Caught Alive', 'Bushels of Promises', 'Baits of Various Descriptions', 'Lots of Stolen Territory', 'Bait for Gudgeons', 'T[…]ing Tackle'. Available on CD 158.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationThis may depict the situation prior to the Treaty of Tilsit between France and Russia in 1807, in which Napoleon effectively divided Europe into spheres of influence.
Physical DescriptionPencil drawing with text in ink. Size 334 x 254 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialFor more depictions of Napoleon see D5459/1/91 etc.
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