DEPERRET, A. - L'Artilleur de siege est destinee a faire evacuer les fortresses et a operer sur les derrieres de l'ennemi.

D[The siege gunner is destined to evacuate the fortresses and operate the enemy's rear.] A lithograph, published in 'La Caricature.' General Georges Mouton sits perched on an enormous clyster; representing his use of a prototype water-cannon in quelling an uprising.

A 19th century example of 'Toilet Humor' - a type of off-color humor dealing with defecation, urination and flatulence, and to a lesser extent vomiting and other bodily functions.