CARICATURE of NAPOLEON III in the manner of ARCIMBOLDO. Lithograph attributed to Emile DURANDEAU. Fine cream wove paper. Printed by Rouge Frères et Comp. Margins. RARE CURIOSITY. The hair is formed by the imperial eagle. On his forehead are inscribed the dates of the beginning (coup d'état of December 2, 1851) and end (Defeat of Sedan) of Napoleon III's reign. The forehead ends in two bags of ecus. Cardinal Antonelli's hat forms the eyebrow. Next to it, the Pope holds onto the Cardinal's neck, forming Napoleon III's nose. The bust evokes the Mexican Expedition (1861-1867), with its inscription on the collar. At the end of the collar, representation of Felice Orsini (Italian revolutionary and patriot, author of an attempt on Napoleon III's life). 36.3 x 27 cm. Condition A/B (trace of horizontal median fold, rare short tears in gilt margin and three small freckles).