James Gillray, 
British 1756-1815- 
German-Nonchalance; -or-, the Vexation of Little-Boney; 

James Gillray, 
British 1756-1815- 

German-Nonchalance; -or-, the Vexation of Little-Boney; 

etching and aquatint with handcolouring, published by J. Gillray, January 1st 1803, 25.2 x 35.2 cm. 

Provenance: 
Private Collection, UK. 

Note: 
This satirical print depicts Napoleon on the steps of the gate to Tuileries, as Count Starhemberg, Austrian Envoy and Master Plenipotentiary to England, drives past, casually taking snuff with an insouciance that shocks the Emperor and his guards. 

After the title: 'Vide. The Diplomatique's late Journey through Paris.' "Count Starhemberg (left), Austrian Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to England, drives in a post-chaise drawn by two galloping horses past the gate of the Tuileries (right), where Napoleon stands, with straddling legs and outstretched arms, small, angry, and impotent, shouting 'Ha, diable! - va't 'en! Impertinent! - va't 'en! - is dere von Man on Earth who not Worship little Boney? - Soldats! aux Armes! revenge! - ah sacre dieu! - je suis tous Tremblans [sic].' Grenadiers are drawn up on both sides of Napoleon, their heads receding in perspective under the arch of the palace. They have huge moustaches, and wear bearskins, high stocks, and Hessian boots. They glare fiercely at the Austrian, with their hands on the hilts of their sabres. Starhemberg looks towards Napoleon with raised eyebrow, taking snuff with nonchalant contempt. A large coronetted 'S' and the Austrian eagle on the post-chaise show his identity. Baggage is piled on the roof of the chaise" (see BM9961).