A decrepit Louis-Philippe is made ready for an enema by François Guizot; symbolising Guizot's domination of the French government towards the end of the July monarchy. Lithograph by J.E. Deshayes, c. 1848.

Selected images from this work

The figure taking the pulse may be Napoléon. On the table is a bottle of 'Sedlitz', i.e. the laxative Seidlitz water

Paris (Rue du Petit Pont, 21) : Deshayes, editeur, c. 1848 (Lith. Deshayes)

1 print : lithograph ; image 21.5 x 18.2 cm

Je crois mon cher Guizot que vous me faites trop aller; votre regime me tue. Consolez vous Sire ce ne sera qu'une question de cabinet.

Wellcome Collection 16931i

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