A stoppage to a stride over the globe
This sheet depicts Napoleon straddling the globe; his left foot menacingly pointing towards England. Showing no concern for geographical accuracy, the satirist haphazardly includes Switzerland, France and Italy under Napoleon's stride. John Bull, at the left of the sheet, protects the borders of "Old England" and surprises Napoleon in his attempts at conquest. In an odd turn, the satirist has represented Napoleon as towering over John Bull; typically, it is Napoleon who is depicted in diminuative proportions. Note that Tegg has scratched out Blacklock's inscription at the bottom of the image. This sheet depicts Napoleon straddling the globe; his left foot menacingly pointing towards England. Showing no concern for geographical accuracy, the satirist haphazardly includes Switzerland, France and Italy under Napoleon's stride. John Bull, at the left of the sheet, protects the borders of "Old England" and surprises Napoleon in his attempts at conquest. In an odd turn, the satirist has represented Napoleon as towering over John Bull; typically, it is Napoleon who is depicted in diminuative proportions. Note that Tegg has scratched out Blacklock's inscription at the bottom of the image. Published by Thomas Tegg, 1807-01-01. British Museum, BM 9981. Originally published by Roberts on April 16, 1803, this sheet was reissued by Blacklock in May of 1806. Thomas Tegg's impression dates to the following year. Caption: Pubd by T. Tegg 111 Cheapside Jan [scratched out] Dialogue: Napoleon: "Ah, who is it dares interupt me in my Progress." Dialogue: John Bull: "Why 'tis I little Johnny Bull Protecting a little spot I clap my hand on, and d__n me if you come any Farther that's all." Plate Mark: 12
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