CHT276363 The Demotion of Vatel, detail of Scenes from early 19th century Parisian Vaudeville and Opera-Comique, c.1825-35 (colour litho) (detail of 293299) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: \'Depose Tes Insignes. Je Te Degrade\'; \'Put Down your Insignia, I Demote You; \'Vatel\' was based on the life of the celebrated chef, Francois Vatel (1631-71), who is supposed to have killed himself after the disgrace of the fish not arriving in time for a banquet for Louis XIV;); 穢 Archives Charmet; French, out of copyright.