The Imperial shaving shop

This image is girded by two monumental, heroic figures: the Prince Regent to the left, and Alexander, Tsar of Russia, to the right. Napoleon balances on a stool (center l.), balances a basin on his lap, and brandishes a large shaving brush. He reaches towards the Prince Regent and attempts to shave the Prince's hallmark mutton-chop beard. To the left of the sheet, Murat makes the same attempt towards Alexander's whiskers. Although Murat has suceeded in lathering the right half of his face, the foam has turned to icicles and is useless. In reaction to Murat's efforts, Alexander gives Murat, who is bitten in the backside by the Russian bear, the boot. The King of Prussia (r.) and the Emperor of Austria (l.) sit on stools next to each other in the background. They complain about their rosy, freshly shaved cheeks and are swathed in white cloths, both still wearing their crowns. The Emperor of Austria holds his grandson, the infant King of Rome, on his knees. This image is girded by two monumental, heroic figures: the Prince Regent to the left, and Alexander, Tsar of Russia, to the right. Napoleon balances on a stool (center l.), balances a basin on his lap, and brandishes a large shaving brush. He reaches towards the Prince Regent and attempts to shave the Prince's hallmark mutton-chop beard. To the left of the sheet, Murat makes the same attempt towards Alexander's whiskers. Although Murat has suceeded in lathering the right half of his face, the foam has turned to icicles and is useless. In reaction to Murat's efforts, Alexander gives Murat, who is bitten in the backside by the Russian bear, the boot. The King of Prussia (r.) and the Emperor of Austria (l.) sit on stools next to each other in the background. They complain about their rosy, freshly shaved cheeks and are swathed in white cloths, both still wearing their crowns. The Emperor of Austria holds his grandson, the infant King of Rome, on his knees. Published by Tipper (according to Broadley), 1813-02-01. Plate is from the Satirist, xii, 97. British Museum, BM 12007. Caption: Satirist 1st February 1813 Dialogue: Prince Regent: "I shall continue to wear my whiskers as I please in spite of all opposition." Dialogue: Napoleon: "Begar me no can reach to shave de dam mustache of dat vile Regent for dis basin of water between us!" Dialogue: Two Kings: "Oh hone! I am shaved close enough!!!" "I am only half shaved! when will my terrible Son in Law finish his job?" Dialogue: Murat: "Ah Ha! foutre Bear! While I stoop for my razor I am kick & yet cant get away." Dialogue: Alexander "No Monsieurs! by St. Alexander Newski no shaving here!!!" Printed Signature: Satirist invt. Printed Signature: W. H. Brooke delt. Aqua Fortis fecit.