V. 4. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Napoleon bestraddles the globe, seated at the Pole, about half of it being between his legs; countries are marked, but without regard to geography. A little figure looks from behind the globe (right) below the conqueror's left toe; his left hand is p...
Description:
Title etched below image; lowercase letter "a" preceding "stride" is etched backwards.
"The head of Napoleon in profile to the left, is held high on a pitchfork by John Bull, whose head and shoulders only are visible. He is a volunteer, an armed yokel, his loose hair and check neckcloth going ill with his military coat and epaulets. He ...
Alternative Title:
Buonaparte forty-eight hours after landing!
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. July 26th, 1803, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street, London
"Addington (right) bleeds John Bull, who sits on a commode, exhausted and faint, supported by Hawkesbury. Addington, very erect, wears his gown, and says: "Courage John Bull - Courage!!!" Hawkesbury, drooping and melancholy, repeats "Courage Johnny." ...
Description:
Title etched in upper left corner of image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 2d, 1803, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. Jamess [sic] Street
Subject (Name):
Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Three Bonapartes leap from one to another grass-topped rock set in the sea. There are six, from Corsica, the smallest to Dover, the broadest. The first makes a 'Hop' from 'Corsica' to 'France'. The second stands arms akimbo, head turned in profile to...
"John Bull, as a gigantic sailor, clasping both sides of a small boat, peers like an angry ogre at three French ships off the French coast, indicated by a cliff. The ships are in a row, their bows cut off by the left margin. Napoleon stands on the poo...
Alternative Title:
John Bull peeping into Brest
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Roberts, Middle Row
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Sailors, and Ships
V. 4. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"John Bull sits holding against his knee Napoleon, an elongated puppet, in the position of a bass viol (viol da gamba). His left hand holds the elongated neck; in his right. is a sword, which he draws like a bow across his instrument's body. Napoleon ...
Alternative Title:
John Bull playing on the base villain
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Janry. 1, 1807, by T. Tegg, 111 Cheapside, London
"John Bull stands squarely, holding a thick stick with a carved head representing a bull-dog, and a frothing tankard ornamented with a crown. He turns his eyes with appraising disparagement towards Sheridan (r.), a ragged bill-sticker, who slouches fo...
Description:
Title etched in top part of image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Septr. 1st, 1803, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James Street
