Bonaparte blockading John Bull

Arriving from the far left of the image, Napoleon sails towards the coast of Britain. His large cocked hat has been turned upside-down to serve as a boat, and a tri-colored flag is used as a sail. In the distance, French sailors follow in similar crafts. Strong winds and choppy waves propel Napoleon dangerously close to the rocky coastline. Standing at the right of the image, John Bull laughs and stomps his feet, daring Napoleon to approach. Although Napoleon is pointing a pistol and a sword at Bull, Bull is unperturbed by the sight and finds Napoleon's attempts amusing. Represented in a typical manner, Bull is well fed and wears simple trousers and a plain jacket. Napoleon, in contrast, is of diminutive size and wears a uniform with elaborate trimmings. In the distance, large British warships lie in wait for the arrival of the French "Fleet." Arriving from the far left of the image, Napoleon sails towards the coast of Britain. His large cocked hat has been turned upside-down to serve as a boat, and a tri-colored flag is used as a sail. In the distance, French sailors follow in similar crafts. Strong winds and choppy waves propel Napoleon dangerously close to the rocky coastline. Standing at the right of the image, John Bull laughs and stomps his feet, daring Napoleon to approach. Although Napoleon is pointing a pistol and a sword at Bull, Bull is unperturbed by the sight and finds Napoleon's attempts amusing. Represented in a typical manner, Bull is well fed and wears simple trousers and a plain jacket. Napoleon, in contrast, is of diminutive size and wears a uniform with elaborate trimmings. In the distance, large British warships lie in wait for the arrival of the French "Fleet." Published by R. Ackermann. 1806-12-00 Caption: Published by R Ackermann Decr 1806. 101 Strand London Dialogue: Napoleon (l.): "I'll Blockade ye, ye English Scoundrel, Tis you thwart all my designs, Tis you & you only who dare oppose my will--But I'll Blockade ye, & not one of your rascally craft shall stir." Dialogue: John Bull (r.): "Shiver my Timbers--There's a go! Ah ah! Ah! Ah! Why master Boney you look like Neptune crossing the Line. I suppose next will be Blockading the Moon!" Printed Signature: G. Sauley Delt. N. Heideloff Sculp. Verse: Boney for want of proper Sail,/ By threats bombastic would prevail.