In this well-known sheet, three Allied officers on the right are poised to deposit a tiny, writhing Napoleon into a large brick oven inscribed "Allied Oven." For these "bakers," putting the dish into the oven takes a tremendous effort. Three uniformed rulers grasp the baker's paddle while the Austrian emperor, wearing a weathervane on his hat, pretends to struggle to open the oven door, thereby preventing the bakers from slipping the paddle in. Blücher, the lead baker, wears an apron and stands closest to the opening of the oven. Behind him, Gen. Mikhail Woronzoff leans forward, urging Blücher to hurry. Bernadotte, standing at the far left, places his hand on Woronzoff's shoulder in encouragement. Presenting a united front, these three bakers are not caricatured and cut elegant figures. Wellington, who stands at the far right of the sheet, carries a tray on which two additional dishes, "Soult Pie," and "Bordeaux" are to be added to the fire. Like the dapper allied bakers, Wellington is represented as a confident military hero. In contrast, the comical figure of Francis I, Emperor of Austria, is criticized for his indecisiveness and buffoonery. His grotesque figure is matched by the dwarfish Dutchman, seated at the hearth of the oven, who complacently works the bellows and feeds the fire with guns and ornate imperial eagles, the remnants of Napoleon's imperial authority. In this well-known sheet, three Allied officers on the right are poised to deposit a tiny, writhing Napoleon into a large brick oven inscribed "Allied Oven." For these "bakers," putting the dish into the oven takes a tremendous effort. Three uniformed rulers grasp the baker's paddle while the Austrian emperor, wearing a weathervane on his hat, pretends to struggle to open the oven door, thereby preventing the bakers from slipping the paddle in. Blücher, the lead baker, wears an apron and stands closest to the opening of the oven. Behind him, Gen. Mikhail Woronzoff leans forward, urging Blücher to hurry. Bernadotte, standing at the far left, places his hand on Woronzoff's shoulder in encouragement. Presenting a united front, these three bakers are not caricatured and cut elegant figures. Wellington, who stands at the far right of the sheet, carries a tray on which two additional dishes, "Soult Pie," and "Bordeaux" are to be added to the fire. Like the dapper allied bakers, Wellington is represented as a confident military hero. In contrast, the comical figure of Francis I, Emperor of Austria, is criticized for his indecisiveness and buffoonery. His grotesque figure is matched by the dwarfish Dutchman, seated at the hearth of the oven, who complacently works the bellows and feeds the fire with guns and ornate imperial eagles, the remnants of Napoleon's imperial authority. Published by Hannah Humphrey, 1814-04-01 The design for this engraving derives from an eariler print by Gillray titled 'Tiddy Doll'; see Broadley E243. See also Broadley F6, 'Le Four Des Alliées,' for a French edition of this sheet, and 'British Cookery,' Broadley E134, for more oven imagery. Caption: Pubd. April 1st, 1814 by H. Humphrey S. James St. Dialogue: Bernadotte: "I tell you what, Woronzow the Hinges need a little Russian oil." Dialogue: Woronzow: "In with it Blücher" Dialogue: Blücher: "Pull away Frank! you keep us waiting!" Dialogue: Francis I: "This door Sticks! I don't think I shall get it open!!" Dialogue: Wellington: "Shove all together Gentlemen! D___ me shove door and all in!" Printed Signature: George Cruikshank fect. George Humphrey invt.