Print Description
A detailed satirical scene showing a busy market or taxation point, with barrels marked “Imp?t,” “Taille,” and “D?cime.” Soldiers and civilians are involved in the process, likely portraying the heavy taxation imposed under Austrian rule. The print mocks the Austrian administration during the Brabantse Omwenteling (Brabant Revolution).
Made by Philippe-Jozef Maillart after own design.
Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 25 x 20.2 cm (9.84 x 7.95 inch). Image size: 15.5 x 8.7 cm. (6.1 x 3.43 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
BRABANTSE OMWENTELING, GENERAL D’ALTON, SATIRE, AUSTRIAN RULE, TAXATION, REVOLUTION, POLITICAL CARTOONS | EXPO-470 (SATIRE)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Part of the collection of prints related to the Brabant Revolution (1787-1790), as cataloged by Frederik Muller in De Nederlandsche geschiedenis in platen. According to Van Rossem (“Revolutie op de koperplaat. Repertorium van politieke prenten tijdens de Brabantse Omwenteling, 1787-1792,” Leuven, 2012) these prints are mostly made by Phillipe-Joseph Maillart from Brussels, and they were published by Jacquet in Lille in 1790 (bound), authored by J.F. de la Rue, P.J. Maillart, Jeanne-Catherine M, Jean Baptiste de Bouse.
Reference: Atlas van Stolk 5037; Frederik Muller, De Nederlandsche geschiedenis in platen: p. 317, nr. 5058.
Biography engraver: Philippe-Jozef Maillart (1764-1856) was a Belgion artist active in the late 18th century, known for documenting the Brabant Revolution through prints.
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