{"product_id":"nu-moet-ik-met-myn-haan-bedaard-naar-elba-gaan-wijnand-esser","title":"Nu moet ik met myn Haan, bedaard naar Elba gaan - Wijnand Esser","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1814 etching by Wijnand Esser depicting Napoleon Bonaparte riding a cockerel, mocking his forced exile to Elba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Wijnand Esser is a satirical commentary on the political climate of early nineteenth-century Europe. Produced in 1814, the work depicts Napoleon Bonaparte mounted upon a large cockerel, a traditional symbol of France. The title, which translates to 'Now I must go calmly to Elba with my rooster', references the Emperor's forced abdication and subsequent exile to the island of Elba following the collapse of his empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsser employs the visual language of caricature to diminish the stature of the former leader. By placing Napoleon on a bird rather than a warhorse, the artist mocks the military authority that once defined his reign. The figure wears a uniform adorned with medals, yet his posture and the absurdity of his mount suggest a loss of dignity. The line work is precise, characteristic of the period's printmaking techniques, and focuses on the exaggerated features of the subject to convey a sense of irony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Dutch printmaker and art dealer based in The Hague, Esser was well-positioned to observe the shifting political tides of the Napoleonic era. This print belongs to a broader tradition of European political satire, where artists used accessible imagery to critique contemporary events. The composition is straightforward, placing the central figure against a plain background to ensure the narrative intent remains clear. The text at the base of the print provides the necessary context for the viewer, framing the image as a commentary on the transition from imperial power to political isolation. This piece offers a glimpse into the public perception of Napoleon during his final days in power, capturing the relief and mockery felt by many across the continent as the Napoleonic Wars drew to a close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portret-van-de-schilder-franciscus-andreas-milatz-hermanus-van-brussel\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortret van de schilder Franciscus Andreas Milatz - Hermanus van Brussel — Hermanus van Brussel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tomb-of-the-three-curatii-brothers-in-albano-giovanni-battista-piranesi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTomb of the Three Curatii Brothers in Albano - Giovanni Battista Piranesi — Giovanni Battista Piranesi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wijnand Esser","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58646402531663,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58646482846031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58646482878799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58646482911567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58646482944335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58646482977103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58646483009871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58646483042639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58646483075407,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58646483108175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58646483140943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58646483173711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nu-moet-ik-met-myn-Haan-bedaard-naar-Elba-gaan_Poster_CompositorV1_1788362124614.jpg?v=1788362727","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/nu-moet-ik-met-myn-haan-bedaard-naar-elba-gaan-wijnand-esser","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}