Buonaparte in Egypt--a terrible Turk prepareing a mummy for a present--to the Great Nation

The artist of this caricature has confused several stereotypical associations made with eastern cultures. For example, the Turk, a Muslim, threatens to sacrifice Napoleon and make him into a mummy--practices associated with Ancient Egypt. Despite this confused representation of the Turk, he is depicted in heroic proportions that contrast to the thin and grotesque figure of Napoleon. Standing with legs firmly planted apart, the Turkish soldier grasps Napoleon by his necktie with his left hand, while he holds a long, curved sword in his right. He is dressed in flowing clothing and the sheath of his sword is attached to his waist by an ornamental belt that also conceals a dagger. On his head he wears a white turban that is decorated with ropes of beading or jewels; the front is fixed into place by a crescent-shaped ornament with additional embellishments. The grotesque profile of Napoleon stands in distinction to the stern features of the Turk. Napoleon, eyes and mouth opened wide, doffs his hat and waves his hands in gestures of protest. His large feet in clumsy black boots are unsteady and he leans far backwards on one foot. The empty scabbard of his sword snaps in two under his weight. Napoleon also wears a crescent-shaped pendant around his neck: a reference to his strange pretensions to Islam. In this case, however, his "conversion" does him no good. At the far right of the sheet, members of the Opposition kneel in supplication. Charles James Fox, portly and unshaven with a bonnet rouge emerging from his coat pocket, leads a group of supplicants. Next, William Sheridan mimics Fox's pose: a bonnet rouge likewise sticking out of his pocket. Behind them, Norfolk and Erskine timidly echo the sentiments of Fox and Sheridan. So intent are they on pleading for mercy that none of the figures is aware of the Turkish soldier (far r.) sneaking up behind them with an open lasso. In the left distance of the image, two Turkish soldiers strangle a group of French soldiers. Sheet has been creased and is discolored on right edge. The artist of this caricature has confused several stereotypical associations made with eastern cultures. For example, the Turk, a Muslim, threatens to sacrifice Napoleon and make him into a mummy--practices associated with Ancient Egypt. Despite this confused representation of the Turk, he is depicted in heroic proportions that contrast to the thin and grotesque figure of Napoleon. Standing with legs firmly planted apart, the Turkish soldier grasps Napoleon by his necktie with his left hand, while he holds a long, curved sword in his right. He is dressed in flowing clothing and the sheath of his sword is attached to his waist by an ornamental belt that also conceals a dagger. On his head he wears a white turban that is decorated with ropes of beading or jewels; the front is fixed into place by a crescent-shaped ornament with additional embellishments. The grotesque profile of Napoleon stands in distinction to the stern features of the Turk. Napoleon, eyes and mouth opened wide, doffs his hat and waves his hands in gestures of protest. His large feet in clumsy black boots are unsteady and he leans far backwards on one foot. The empty scabbard of his sword snaps in two under his weight. Napoleon also wears a crescent-shaped pendant around his neck: a reference to his strange pretensions to Islam. In this case, however, his "conversion" does him no good. At the far right of the sheet, members of the Opposition kneel in supplication. Charles James Fox, portly and unshaven with a bonnet rouge emerging from his coat pocket, leads a group of supplicants. Next, William Sheridan mimics Fox's pose: a bonnet rouge likewise sticking out of his pocket. Behind them, Norfolk and Erskine timidly echo the sentiments of Fox and Sheridan. So intent are they on pleading for mercy that none of the figures is aware of the Turkish soldier (far r.) sneaking up behind them with an open lasso. In the left distance of the image, two Turkish soldiers strangle a group of French soldiers. Sheet has been creased and is discolored on right edge. Published by Samuel W. Fores. 1798-10-20 Caption: Pubd Octr 20 1798 by S W Fores. 50 Piccadilly. Folios of Caracatures lent out for the Evening Dialogue: Distant soldier: "ah my General was tell me he make my fortune" Dialogue: Turk: "as for you, you Dog of no Religeon I'll sacrifice you at the tomb of the Prophet whose name You have profaned for the purpose of Murder, Rapine and plunder." Dialogue: Napoleon: "now mild and gentle Sir, dont be so rough do you think I would cut your throat, ravish your Wives or plunder your house, no by Mahomet, I would not, Sacré Dieu, I would not. Ah Diable you'll choak me." Dialogue: Fox: "pray dont hurt our dear friend, he would not hurt man, Woman, or Child, he cant bear the sight of blood, as for plunder or deception, he is the determined enemy to both, by ---- he is and we are ready to Swear it." Dialogue: Sheridan: "d--n me if he aynt and we are ready to Swear it." Dialogue: Erskine: "I'll Swear it, I I I" Dialogue: Norfolk: "swear it"