The Corsican mad dog or the hopefull situation of the destroyer of the human speice

A group of figures representing European countries chase the "Corsican Mad Dog" back down the road towards France. Among the European states in pursuit, Prussia, Russia, and Spain are the most prominent. Holland also figures significantly in this image. Yet the representation of Holland as a squat Dutchman wearing somber clothing and a tall black hat shooting a pistol from the safe cover of a barrel suggests that cowardice is a national characteristic. The "Corsican dog," an animal with the head of Napoleon yet with the body of a dog, is a typical device used to dehumanize and vilify Napoleon. In his hasty departure, the crowns of Holland, Italy, Spain, Rome and France slip off his tail. On the left of the image a gibbet inscribed "Road to France" points off the edge of the frame. From it, a noose labeled "Napoleon" hangs in wait for the Corsican's neck. A peasant holding a pitchfork on which is written "Tet[ten]born" approaches the scene from the field. A chase occurs on the horizon, where Russian soldiers on horseback level weapons at French conscripts attempting to escape on foot. This caricature has been cropped and mounted on a larger piece of paper. It shows signs of foxing and discoloration. A group of figures representing European countries chase the "Corsican Mad Dog" back down the road towards France. Among the European states in pursuit, Prussia, Russia, and Spain are the most prominent. Holland also figures significantly in this image. Yet the representation of Holland as a squat Dutchman wearing somber clothing and a tall black hat shooting a pistol from the safe cover of a barrel suggests that cowardice is a national characteristic. The "Corsican dog," an animal with the head of Napoleon yet with the body of a dog, is a typical device used to dehumanize and vilify Napoleon. In his hasty departure, the crowns of Holland, Italy, Spain, Rome and France slip off his tail. On the left of the image a gibbet inscribed "Road to France" points off the edge of the frame. From it, a noose labeled "Napoleon" hangs in wait for the Corsican's neck. A peasant holding a pitchfork on which is written "Tet[ten]born" approaches the scene from the field. A chase occurs on the horizon, where Russian soldiers on horseback level weapons at French conscripts attempting to escape on foot. This caricature has been cropped and mounted on a larger piece of paper. It shows signs of foxing and discoloration. S. W. Fores, 50 Picadilly, London. Publ. 1813-11-16 Title: The Corsican Mad Dog or the Hopefull Situation of the Destroyer of the Human Speice. Mr. Pitt in Reply to one of the Jacobinacal Speaches made by the Opposition respecting the Futility of this Country... Prophetically Asserted The Energies of this Country will one Day Afford an Example for all Other Nations to Emulate & be roused by the Energies of their own to Assert & and Secure their Independance behold ye Jacobines & wonder & perish Despisers. Caption: Pub Nov 16 1813 by Fores 50 Picadilli