The looking glass, or, Caricature annual. 1830. [graphic] / Vol. 1

"John Bull, a fat "cit", sits on the ground at the base of the design, his left arm over a muzzled dog (see British Museum Satires No. 16153) whose collar is inscribed 'J. Bull'. He grins over his left shoulder, pointing at a reflection in a glass whose frame forms a border to the design. In it are seen a procession of "Ins" advancing from the left and "Outs" retreating to the right. The centre figure is William IV, stationary and non-committal between the two parties, the model of a constitutional king. He is flanked by two unidentified heads with sardonic smiles. The bulk of the procession is on the level, but descends steeply from the left and ascends to the right, flanking the mirror on which is the inscription: 'None see themselves but by reflection.--In this glass you may!' The topmost figure on the left is a burly ragged ruffian; his vis-à-vis on the right is a policeman who threatens him with a baton. Both stand precariously on some invisible support, and immediately below each is a cheerful proletarian. Below these outsiders, the topmost figures on left and right are the leaders of their parties. The procession (left to right): Grey and Brougham (with a broom) above the rest; Lord John Russell, Lord Holland with gouty leg and crutch, Lord Anglesey, Lord Durham, Lord Althorp, (?) Lord Lansdowne, and an unidentified man. All these have expressions ranging from anxiety to mild pleasure. Next are the King and his two companions. Last of the outs, with his back to the King, is Newcastle registering anguish, next Cumberland who is angry. The next pair who are escaping hurriedly are (?) Goulburn and Bathurst. In front of them is Ellenborough. Ascending to the right but looking back are (?) Aberdeen and the unmistakable Eldon; next the latter is Lyndhurst (like Brougham in Chancellor's wig) looking round furtively. Above these, and a pendant to Grey and Brougham, are Peel and Wellington, both dismayed. Two figures in the foreground have fallen; one (left) is Cobbett, on hands and knees, partly hidden by J. B., but revealed by his gridiron (see British Museum Satires No. 16123) and a gaitered leg. The other is O'Connell (right) who has fallen heavily on his back. The procession is bordered by the ornate frame of the glass, which is topped by a grinning carbuncled face centring a trophy of pencils, brush, and engraver's tools. J. B. is larger than the figures in the mirror and more solidly shaded."--British Museum online catalogue