The Emperor unveiling Italian Liberty Walker's Shot Manufactory Interior view of a staircase

Interior view of a staircase in a house in White Lion Court

11th March 1981

View with two figures including one on horseback

The market stall in the centre of the image appears to be selling cabbages

The Emperor unveiling Italian Liberty Walker's Shot Manufactory Interior view of a staircase'The Emperor unveiling Italian Liberty', 1859. Here, upon a plinth labelled 'Liberty', Louis Napoleon unveils a crude statue of his cousin Plon Plon and introduces him as the representative of 'Italian Liberty'. Plon Plon's reputation for being less than bright is clearly illustrated in his vacuous expression and silly posture. Punch reports that, at this time, it was believed that one reason that Napoleon III had become involved in Italy's fight for