The disapointed king of Spain-- or the downfall of the mucheron King Joe Bonaparte late pettifogging attorney's clerk! Between two stools the breech comes to the ground

In an attempt to sit on two stools, one for the Kingdom of Naples (l.), the other for Spain (r.), Joseph Bonaparte has fallen between the two seats and has landed on the ground. In this image Joseph's Spanish style clothing is ostentatiously colored and decorated with slashed sleeves and knickers, a lacy ruff, and an ermine-trimmed cloak. Joseph Bonaparte's fleeting control of the crowns of Naples and Spain is parodied as the crowns sprout wings and take flight; one to Sicily, the other to Ferdinand VII. John Bull watches from the background and chastises the ruler for his greed. With a club tucked under his arm, he scowls menacingly at King Joe. George has translated the term "moucheron" to mean "gnat" or "whippersnapper." The surface of the print shows some signs of wear, some foxing and light stains. In an attempt to sit on two stools, one for the Kingdom of Naples (l.), the other for Spain (r.), Joseph Bonaparte has fallen between the two seats and has landed on the ground. In this image Joseph's Spanish style clothing is ostentatiously colored and decorated with slashed sleeves and knickers, a lacy ruff, and an ermine-trimmed cloak. Joseph Bonaparte's fleeting control of the crowns of Naples and Spain is parodied as the crowns sprout wings and take flight; one to Sicily, the other to Ferdinand VII. John Bull watches from the background and chastises the ruler for his greed. With a club tucked under his arm, he scowls menacingly at King Joe. George has translated the term "moucheron" to mean "gnat" or "whippersnapper." The surface of the print shows some signs of wear, some foxing and light stains. Published at Ackerman's Repository of Arts, 1809-07-19. British Museum, BM 11001. Joseph Bonaparte's rule of Spain was relatively short lived. Crowned King of Naples in 1806, Napoleon conferred on him the crown of Spain and the Indies on 6 June, 1808. George notes that, 'At this time Spain was in revolt, and on July 20, he was forced to leave Madrid.' Caption: Published at Ackermanns Repository of Arts 101 Strand July 19 1808 Dialogue: King Joe: "Oh Napy, Napy, begar you have made me loose both de Crowns." Dialogue: John Bull: "Your Crowns, you lubber?! You had better sheer off quickly or you'll lose your Head too." Stamp: RA