A game at chess

Napoleon, (l.), and General Cornwallis, (r.), sit opposite each other at a circular table on which a chess board is set out. Napoleon is drawn in profile, making his strong features even more salient. Additionally his uniform announces his identity; he wears a cocked hat, topped with plumes, and a long blue coat with red and gold details. Here Napoleon is not "Little Boney," but rather he is a confident military leader. As he reaches to check Cornwallis' King with the castle, Napoleon rests his sword on the table with his left hand. Cornwallis is represented as a heavy, bewildered gentleman. His decorated uniform is crumpled on his figure, and his thin sword hangs listlessly at his side. Cornwallis raises his hands to his head and goggles at Napoleon; he is clearly no match for Napoleon's ability to strategize the situation. The sheet has been mounted onto a piece of heavy paper. Measurements above reflect the size of the mount followed by the size of the print. On sheet, lower left corner, a small triangle drawn in graphite. Napoleon, (l.), and General Cornwallis, (r.), sit opposite each other at a circular table on which a chess board is set out. Napoleon is drawn in profile, making his strong features even more salient. Additionally his uniform announces his identity; he wears a cocked hat, topped with plumes, and a long blue coat with red and gold details. Here Napoleon is not "Little Boney," but rather he is a confident military leader. As he reaches to check Cornwallis' King with the castle, Napoleon rests his sword on the table with his left hand. Cornwallis is represented as a heavy, bewildered gentleman. His decorated uniform is crumpled on his figure, and his thin sword hangs listlessly at his side. Cornwallis raises his hands to his head and goggles at Napoleon; he is clearly no match for Napoleon's ability to strategize the situation. The sheet has been mounted onto a piece of heavy paper. Measurements above reflect the size of the mount followed by the size of the print. On sheet, lower left corner, a small triangle drawn in graphite. Published by Samuel W. Fores. Mary George notes that this image relates to the inept attempts of Cornwallis to negotiate peace with Napoleon. 1802-01-09 Caption: Pubd Jany 9th 1802 by S W Fores 50 Piccadilly Dialogue: Napoleon, (l.): "Check to your King, remember it is not the first time, and I think a very few Manoeuvres more will completely convince you that I am better acquainted with the Game I am playing than you are aware of." Dialogue: Cornwallis, (r.): "Curse it I shall lose this Game; You are too much for me." Inscription: Folios of Caricatures lent out for the Evening. Collector's Mark: A