Lunar speculations

Napoleon and John Bull are depicted in a landscape under a night sky. Napoleon, (l.), has removed his enormous hat and placed it on the ground beside him. Hands on his knees, he bends to peer through a telescope while speculating on the possibility of conquering the full moon. On the right, John Bull, a cheerful, heavy man, clutches his stomach and laughs at Napoleon's truly unbounded ambition. Bull comments that Napoleon has also expressed goals of conquering Britain, a feat equally unlikely as conquering the moon. Napoleon and John Bull are depicted in a landscape under a night sky. Napoleon, (l.), has removed his enormous hat and placed it on the ground beside him. Hands on his knees, he bends to peer through a telescope while speculating on the possibility of conquering the full moon. On the right, John Bull, a cheerful, heavy man, clutches his stomach and laughs at Napoleon's truly unbounded ambition. Bull comments that Napoleon has also expressed goals of conquering Britain, a feat equally unlikely as conquering the moon. Published by Samuel W. Fores. 1803-05-03 Caption: Pubd May 3, 1803 by S W Fores No 50 Piccadilly Caption: Folios caracatures lent out for the evening Dialogue: Napoleon, (l.): "I wonder the idea never struck me before,--the place would easily be taken and has undoubtedly great capabilities--besides they would make me Emperor, and then the sound of the Title, Emperor of the Full Moon--oh delightful--I'll send for Garner and his Balloon's, and set about the scheme immediately." Dialogue: John Bull, (r.): "What going to revolutionize the Moon Bonny--thats a good one however, to be sure you talk'd of paying a visit to my little Island and one would certainly be as easily accomplished as the other."