John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, British Cartoon Print
Summary
Bare chested sailor, "John Bull," standing in English channel with arms akimbo, looking at Napoleon, whose head looks over top of fortification on the French coast.
Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars. Born: August 15, 1769, Ajaccio, France. Died: May 5, 1821, in exile on the island of Saint Helena. He became the first emperor of France. His drive for military expansion changed the world.
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Date
01/01/1803
Contributors
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist
Source
Library of Congress
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