The Governor of Europe, stoped in his career, or Little B___n to much for Great B____te
John Bull, (r.), and Napoleon, (l.), stand on a large map or globe that is marked with irregular borders bearing no relation to the actual topography or borders of Europe. The satirist has chosen to represent Napoleon as a giant striding over Europe, adding new territories to his empire. Napoleon wears the uniform of the First Consul and his hallmark cocked hat and black jack boots. He stands with one foot planted in Germany, his other partially in Holland and partially in the British Channel. John Bull, a tiny figure, stands astride Britain and Ireland and protects them from Napoleon's advances. Already Bull has cut off the tip of Napoleon's foot. In response Napoleon jumps back and cries in pain; he drops his sword and is clearly crippled. John Bull, (r.), and Napoleon, (l.), stand on a large map or globe that is marked with irregular borders bearing no relation to the actual topography or borders of Europe. The satirist has chosen to represent Napoleon as a giant striding over Europe, adding new territories to his empire. Napoleon wears the uniform of the First Consul and his hallmark cocked hat and black jack boots. He stands with one foot planted in Germany, his other partially in Holland and partially in the British Channel. John Bull, a tiny figure, stands astride Britain and Ireland and protects them from Napoleon's advances. Already Bull has cut off the tip of Napoleon's foot. In response Napoleon jumps back and cries in pain; he drops his sword and is clearly crippled. Published by Samuel W. Fores. Whereas Broadley attributes this image to Ansell, George gives attribution to Williams. 'Folios of Caricatures Lent out for the Evening.' 1803-04-16 Caption: Pubd April 16 1803 by S W Fores 50 Piccadilly Dialogue: Napoleon: "Ah you tam John Bull!! You have Spoil my Dance!! You have ruin all my Projets!!" Dialogue: John Bull: "I ax pardon Master Boney, but as we says Paws off Pompey, we keep this little spot to Ourselves You must not Dance here Master Boney." Inscription: Folios of Caricatures Lent out for the Evening
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