The Spanish-bull-fight,-or-the Corsican-matador in danger

In this image, the crowned heads of Europe watch the gruesome spectacle of the bull fight from their seats in the Theatre Royale de L'Europe that over look the bull ring. They are (identified by M. D. George, from left to right): George III, the Emperor of Austria, John, the Regent of Portugal, Alexander "the Great" of Russia, the Emperor of Prussia, the King of Sweden, the Pope, the Sultan of turkey, and the Dey of Algiers. All of these figures are engaged with the performance that is occurring in the center. Some applaud and wave their hats in celebration, while others--the Tsar and the Emperor of Prussia--look on with expressions of concern or caution. The Pope, who is decked out in full regalia at the right side of the image, displays a sheet of paper on which is inscribed "The Bull for Excommunicating the Corsican Usurper." In the center a wild 'Spanish Bull' uses his horns to toss Napoleon topsy-turvy into the air. Napoleon flails his arms in surprise and in pain: he has lost his hat and a piece of paper on which is written "Plan pour Assujettir le Monde." Napoleon has also broken his sword, the tip of which is lodged in the bull's fore flank. Even though wounded, the bull fights back and gores Napoleon in his left thigh. The golden chain and collar, inscribed Corsican Chain, around the bull's neck has begun to give way. In fighting off Napoleon, the Spanish Bull has also trampled Joseph Bonaparte who, here, lies dead under the bull's body. Adding insult to injury, the bull also urinates on Joseph's face while prancing on his chest and thighs. A paper next to the corpse identifies Joseph with the words, "Coronation de Joseph Bonaparte, Rex Espagnole Gibralter et... Nap..." In the lower left of the image three mutilated bulls lie in a heap and bellow in pain. Each bull has a ticket staked into their sides, on these is inscribed: Prussian Bull Beef, Dutch Bull Beef, and Danish Bull Beef. A vertical inscription in the right border identifies the "Wounded Bulls Bellowing for Help." In this image, the crowned heads of Europe watch the gruesome spectacle of the bull fight from their seats in the Theatre Royale de L'Europe that over look the bull ring. They are (identified by M. D. George, from left to right): George III, the Emperor of Austria, John, the Regent of Portugal, Alexander "the Great" of Russia, the Emperor of Prussia, the King of Sweden, the Pope, the Sultan of turkey, and the Dey of Algiers. All of these figures are engaged with the performance that is occurring in the center. Some applaud and wave their hats in celebration, while others--the Tsar and the Emperor of Prussia--look on with expressions of concern or caution. The Pope, who is decked out in full regalia at the right side of the image, displays a sheet of paper on which is inscribed "The Bull for Excommunicating the Corsican Usurper." In the center a wild 'Spanish Bull' uses his horns to toss Napoleon topsy-turvy into the air. Napoleon flails his arms in surprise and in pain: he has lost his hat and a piece of paper on which is written "Plan pour Assujettir le Monde." Napoleon has also broken his sword, the tip of which is lodged in the bull's fore flank. Even though wounded, the bull fights back and gores Napoleon in his left thigh. The golden chain and collar, inscribed Corsican Chain, around the bull's neck has begun to give way. In fighting off Napoleon, the Spanish Bull has also trampled Joseph Bonaparte who, here, lies dead under the bull's body. Adding insult to injury, the bull also urinates on Joseph's face while prancing on his chest and thighs. A paper next to the corpse identifies Joseph with the words, "Coronation de Joseph Bonaparte, Rex Espagnole Gibralter et... Nap..." In the lower left of the image three mutilated bulls lie in a heap and bellow in pain. Each bull has a ticket staked into their sides, on these is inscribed: Prussian Bull Beef, Dutch Bull Beef, and Danish Bull Beef. A vertical inscription in the right border identifies the "Wounded Bulls Bellowing for Help." George notes that this image published by Fores is most likely a copy of the Gillray issued by H. Humphrey on the same date. George attributes this copy to Williams. Broadley, on the other hand does not mention the Gillray original published by Humphrey and instead attributes this sheet to Gillray, not Williams. It is possible that Gillray 'pirated' his own print and sold a version to Fores. Inscription: Published July 11th 1808 by S. W. Fores No. 50 Picadilly.