A check to Corsican assurance, vide visit to Wirtemberg

Small in stature and further dwarfed by his large hat, Napoleon, (l.) approaches the Duchess of Würtemberg, (r.), and her lady in waiting. Whereas the plumes and trim on Napoleon's hat--as well as the sword that trails from his belt--make him look ridiculous, the Duchess is tall in stature and elegantly dressed. Small in stature and further dwarfed by his large hat, Napoleon, (l.) approaches the Duchess of Würtemberg, (r.), and her lady in waiting. Whereas the plumes and trim on Napoleon's hat--as well as the sword that trails from his belt--make him look ridiculous, the Duchess is tall in stature and elegantly dressed. Whereas Broadley does not attribute this caricature to any artist, George suggests that it may have been made by Williams (pseudonym Ansell). 1805-11-20 Caption: Pubd Novr 20th 1805 by S W Fores. 50 Piccadilly Dialogue: Napoleon: "Consider Madam, my great Exhaltation, and as the Army led to it, --you will excuse a soldier for visiting you in Boots." Duchess of Würtemberg: "Certainly Sir--and as you make such rapid advances--I hope soon to see you Exalted in them." Inscription: Folios of Caracatures lent out for the Evening. Annotation: 7 50/ (?) Collector's Mark: A Stamp(s): S.W.F.