The head of the family in good humour

John Bull, the "Head of the Family," looms over a group of figures and chastises them. Typical of Rowlandson's figures, Bull is grotesqued: he has a warty, carbuncled face, wild eyebrows and only few remaining teeth. Eight diminutive figures form a horseshoe around Bull's armless torso. They all complain of his sovereignty. Smiling, Bull chides, "All your bustle is no more than a storm in a Chamber pot." John Bull, the "Head of the Family," looms over a group of figures and chastises them. Typical of Rowlandson's figures, Bull is grotesqued: he has a warty, carbuncled face, wild eyebrows and only few remaining teeth. Eight diminutive figures form a horseshoe around Bull's armless torso. They all complain of his sovereignty. Smiling, Bull chides, "All your bustle is no more than a storm in a Chamber pot." Published by Thomas Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside. George notes that the date of publication, 15 Jan. 1809 has been erased from the plate. Caption: [Date erased] by Thomas Tegg No 111 Cheapside Dialogue: Bull: "Dont make such a riot you little noisy Brats, all your bustle to me is no more than a storm in a Chamber pot." Dialogue: Napoleon: "Ships. Colonies and Commerce." Dialogue: Russia: "Russian Vengeance attend John Bull." Dialogue: Holland: "Ill eternally smoke him." Dialogue: America: "Let him tremble at the name of America." Dialogue: Prussia: "Beware of Prussia." Dialogue: Austria: "Austria will never Pardon him." Dialogue: Spain: "Spanish Fury overtake him." Dialogue: Denmark: "Let him beware of Denmark." Printed Signature: Woodward Del. Rowlandson, Scut. Plate Mark: 131