John Bull bringing Bony's nose to the grindstone
According to Margaret George, this sheet was printed after several reports of British and Allied victories over Napoleon and the French army. In celebration, the image depicts the victors holding Napoleon's nose to the grindstone and wearing his resolve away. Here, the Russian Tsar cranks the handle, while John Bull holds Napoleon's head to the bloodied stone. George has also identified the figure of Bernadotte, wearing a blue coat, and, standing in for Frederick William, a "Prussian Death's Head Hussar." According to Margaret George, this sheet was printed after several reports of British and Allied victories over Napoleon and the French army. In celebration, the image depicts the victors holding Napoleon's nose to the grindstone and wearing his resolve away. Here, the Russian Tsar cranks the handle, while John Bull holds Napoleon's head to the bloodied stone. George has also identified the figure of Bernadotte, wearing a blue coat, and, standing in for Frederick William, a "Prussian Death's Head Hussar." Published by Thomas Tegg, 1814-03-21. British Museum, BM 12199. George notes the sheet was published on the heels of a 'week of good news,' including; 'news of a British reverse, 9 Mar. at Bergen-op-Zoom, Blütcher's success at Laon on 9 Mar., Wellington's victory at Orthez on 27 Feb.' Caption: London Pubd March 21st 1814 Dialogue: John Bull: "Aye--Aye--Master Bony--I thought I should You to it one of those days, you have carried on the trade of Grinding long enough to the Anoyance Of your Opressed Neighbors--One good turn deserves another--Give him a fair Turn Brother Alexd--and let us see how he-- likes a Taste." Miscellaneous: "Trial of O'Connea...", "Original Jacobin Manuscript", "Revolutionary Odes by Citizen Bow-ba-dara" [Bob Adair], "Intelligence for the Morning Chronicle".
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