An Imperial vomit

George IV (left) holds a sheet inscribed "Treaty of Peace" and looms behind Napoleon (right). Napoleon, his empty scabbard tucked between his legs, vomits into a large tub while the King pats him on the back. Small figures representing European countries tumble out of Napoleon's mouth and, once they have righted themselves, scurry away. On the floor, Napoleon's hat and unsheathed sword lie on top of a map of Elba. George IV (left) holds a sheet inscribed "Treaty of Peace" and looms behind Napoleon (right). Napoleon, his empty scabbard tucked between his legs, vomits into a large tub while the King pats him on the back. Small figures representing European countries tumble out of Napoleon's mouth and, once they have righted themselves, scurry away. On the floor, Napoleon's hat and unsheathed sword lie on top of a map of Elba. Published by William Holland, 1814-06-04. British Museum, BM 12276. Caption: "And all the way most like a brutish Beast,/ He spewed up his Gorge, that all did him detest." "--Spencer" Caption: London Pubd June th 1814 by Wm Holland No 11 Cockspur St Dialogue: George IV: "I think now my little fellow, you are pretty well clear'd out, and I hope you will never give us the trouble to Prescribe or Proscribe any more." Dialogue: Swiss figure in tub: "I say Mynheer! do stop and help a poor Swiss out of the Tub." Dialogue: Dutch figure: "Nay Nay Mynheer now I be out I will run for it."