The democracy of France [graphic].Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmakerpublish'd as the act diricts [sic] Feby 3, [17]94.engA large naked monster sits astride a large cup, which is balanced on a dagger held in the mouth of a small sansculotte juggler who exclaims, " By Gar tis var heavy, O dear! O dear! It will fall!" The monster holds in his hands the heads of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. On his head five daggers meet at a point to form a cap labelled "Cap of Liberty." He grins showing sharp teeth, two labels issuing from his mouth, " Ca ira, ca ira, ca ira" and "Hold me well up or I will bit off your head."Title etched above image.Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.Word "of'" in title etched over "!!" The original title appears to have been "Democracy!!"Earlier state, with earlier date and without publisher's name. Cf. No. 8446 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 7.