Retireing from business

This satire is one of many that deals with Napoleon's exile. Napoleon rides a nag through billows of fog towards "Hell-Bar" gate in the left distance. Lacking a saddle and reins, he clutches at the horse's mane. Napoleon has been effectively stripped of the attributes of his reign and empire; his head is bare, and the braid and medals that decorated his uniform have been removed, leaving Napoleon to wear a simple coat and toeless jackboots. Eyes opened wide in alarm, he casts a backwards glance at a small demon who sits on the horse's tail. The demon clutches a large book in his left arm and holds his nose with his free hand, while blowing a cloud of smoke from his mouth. A winged devil guides the horse by placing his hand on its muzzle and carries a scourge is in his right hand. His cloven hooves match the horse's stride as they march away from Paris. Addressing Napoleon, the Devil tells him to expect a warm welcome upon his return "home." In the far right distance, the city of Paris gleams under the rising sun of Louis XVIII who has been restored to the French throne. Signs of graphite erasure are evident in the lower right corner. This satire is one of many that deals with Napoleon's exile. Napoleon rides a nag through billows of fog towards "Hell-Bar" gate in the left distance. Lacking a saddle and reins, he clutches at the horse's mane. Napoleon has been effectively stripped of the attributes of his reign and empire; his head is bare, and the braid and medals that decorated his uniform have been removed, leaving Napoleon to wear a simple coat and toeless jackboots. Eyes opened wide in alarm, he casts a backwards glance at a small demon who sits on the horse's tail. The demon clutches a large book in his left arm and holds his nose with his free hand, while blowing a cloud of smoke from his mouth. A winged devil guides the horse by placing his hand on its muzzle and carries a scourge is in his right hand. His cloven hooves match the horse's stride as they march away from Paris. Addressing Napoleon, the Devil tells him to expect a warm welcome upon his return "home." In the far right distance, the city of Paris gleams under the rising sun of Louis XVIII who has been restored to the French throne. Signs of graphite erasure are evident in the lower right corner. Uncolored engraving, published by Knight. 1814-04-28 Dialogue: Devil: "never fear Friend nap you will find a warm reception every body at home will be glad to see you." Annotation: 3, 26 [circled and struck through], 1402 [circled] Annotation: TH264 Collector's Mark: A