The times, anno 1783, James Gillray
Figures personifying England, France, Spain, and Holland represent the international situation. England (right), a John Bull, stout and plainly dressed, holds up his hands, with a melancholy expression. By his ... More
Alecto and her train at the gate of Pandoemonium - or - the recruiting...
Alecto, a fantastic hag, stands outside the Crown and Anchor tavern between a diminutive Sheridan (left), playing a fife, and Fox (right), a burly drummer, both wearing regimentals. She towers above them, holdi... More
John Bull fighting the French single handed / P.F.L.B. fecit., British...
Print shows John Bull rapping a French soldier on the head with a cudgel, stomping on a French officer with his right foot, and using his left foot to kick the French nobility out of England and back to France ... More
John Bull triumphant. Book illustration from Library of Congress, Brit...
Print shows a bull tossing a Spaniard into the air, the Earl of Bute, Lord North, and the Earl of Mansfield are attempting to hold it back by pulling on its tail; a Frenchman and America (represented by a Nativ... More
Politeness, James Gillray - Drawing. Public domain image.
A joint of beef hangs on the wall behind John Bull. A bundle of frogs behind the Frenchman. The Frenchman holds an open snuff-box instead of a bowl of soup, a laced hat is under his arm. He wears a bag-wig. Joh... More
John Bulls alternative. Book illustration from Library of Congress, Br...
Print shows John Bull (representing England) standing on his toes on a rock, a rope around his neck and tied to a limb above him; on the right, across a body of water (probably representing the English Channel)... More
The fall of Dagon : Or rare news for Leadenhall Street
The image of Dagon, which in this case is borrowed to typify the Coalition Ministers, has fallen from the overset Broad Bottom pedestal, and is in the posture described by the quotation ; its double-faced head ... More
John Bull in France, Thomas Rowlandson
Public domain scan of 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for hi... More
John Bull, baited by the dogs of excise
A British satire on efforts by William Pitt, George Rose, and some members of Parliament to impose new "Excise" duties on tobacco (cf. Tobacco Excise Bill). The additional tax burden on British citizens is impl... More
Anti-saccharrites - or - John Bull and his family leaving off the use ...
The royal pair setting an example of economy, which appears by no means agreeable to all the family (Wright/Evans). The King, Queen, and six Princesses, three quarter length, are seated round a frugal tea-table... More
Reform advised, reform begun, reform compleat, Thomas Rowlandson
Reform Advised: John Bull, in his comfortable easy chair, and wearing the homely and decent clothes of a well-to-do citizen, is seated beside his substantial fare of good roast beef and plum pudding, with his m... More
The faith of treaties exemplified or John Bull's last effort to oblige...
A satire on the diplomatic situation in 1794, showing French soldiers shooting at raging bull, and saying "Vive la republic, Blood & plunder, no quarter to John Bull!" To the bull's back is strapped a bundle in... More
The British butcher supplying John Bull with a substitute for bread
Pitt (right), as a butcher, stands arrogantly behind his block, holding up a leg of mutton to a hungry, lean, and dismayed John Bull, who stands with bent knees (left), his right hand groping in his breeches po... More
Opening of the budget - or - John Bull giving his breeches to save his...
Pitt (right) stands stiffly in profile to the left, holding open a large sack-like wallet. He addresses John Bull, the central figure, a stout yokel, who holds out his breeches in his left hand to Pitt, while h... More
Bank-notes - paper-money - French-alarmists, o the devil, the devil! a...
Pitt (left) as a bank-clerk, very thin and much caricatured, a pen thrust through his wig, stands behind an L-shaped counter offering a handful of bank-notes to John Bull. In his right hand is a scoop with whic... More
La bonnet-rouge - or - John Bull evading the tax hat
John Bull stands full-face on the pavement outside a shop window, holding on his head a red cap trimmed with fur of quasi-military, quasi-libertarian shape. He is a yokel with wrinkled gaiters, with a tattered ... More
Meeting of the monied Interest. Constitutional opposition to ye 10 pr ...
Fox stands, declaiming violently to his supporters, who surround him. He holds out a paper. His clenched right fist is raised. He is dishevelled and ragged, with a padlocked 'Begging Box' slung round his should... More
Consequences of a successful French invasion. No. III, plate 2d. Me te...
The hoe-driver stands on the left of the line of hoers (right), who advance diagonally. The husbandman is a fat John Bull, his wife a comely woman. Beyond the 'old man' is a fifth man. On the extreme right, Gil... More
Fighting for the dunghill - or - Jack Tar settling Buonaparte, James G...
A British sailor, firmly planted astride the globe, is severely punishing Bonaparte, who, with one knee precariously on 'Turk[ey]' (Egypt), is about to fall backwards into space. Bonaparte wears a huge cocked h... More
Consequences of a successful French invasion. Me teach de English repu...
The hoe-driver stands on the left of the line of hoers (right), who advance diagonally. The husbandman is a fat John Bull, his wife a comely woman. Beyond the 'old man' is a fifth man. On the extreme right, Gil... More
Treason!!! / designed & etch'd by Rd. Newton., British Cartoon Print
A stout, smiling John Bull directs a blast from his rear-end toward a poster of King George III tacked to a wall. The image of the king looks suprised. On the left, the head of William Pitt exclaims, "That is T... More
Isaac Cruikshank - An Irish union / IC., British Cartoon Print
Print shows William Pitt joining the hands of "Paddy," an Irish farmer, and John Bull, neither of whom seem anxious for the union, while Lord Dundas, on the left, reading from a "History of Scotland" says, "dep... More
Cockney sportsmen finding a hare, James Gillray
A hare crouches in long grass beside an old tree. The younger man (rather thin and fashionably dressed, wearing Hessian boots with pointed toes, and a cartouche-box which denotes the volunteer) runs forward dra... More
Cockney-sportsmen marking game, James Gillray
The younger man (rather thin and fashionably dressed, wearing Hessian boots with pointed toes, and a cartouche-box which denotes the volunteer) advances on tiptoe towards the carcass of a horse beset by many cr... More
I promise to pay the Bearer, on demand, five giuneas ..., British Cart...
Promissory note from the Guinea-Pig Office promising to pay the bearer at the offices of John Doe and Richard Roe and signed John Bull. Not found in British Museum Catalogue (BMC). Most images available on mic... More
Cockney-sportsmen recharging ; Cockney sportsmen finding a hare, James...
[Top] The younger man (rather thin and fashionably dressed, wearing Hessian boots with pointed toes) stands legs astride negligently using a ramrod. A bleeding cock hangs from his waist. His companion (a fat Jo... More
Milord Pouf montant à cheval - Public domain book illustration, Librar...
Print shows "Milord Pouf", an overweight Englishman, being hoisted onto a horse by three men using ropes, pulleys (block and tackle), and a jack. The horse is looking fearfully wide-eyed at the pospect of succe... More
Isaac Cruikshank - John Bull and his piece
Cartoon of a stout man, tongue hanging out, with one arm around a stout, buxom woman wearing a cap and tattered clothing. He uses his other hand to tickle her under the chin. Imp. Pubd Novr 16the 1801 by SWFor... More
John Bull in Paris; or, English guineas for French pleasure!
Print shows John Bull standing between two French women offering them a bag of guineas.
Consular coachmanship!!, British Cartoon Print
Print shows Josephine standing in a carriage on the left which is drawn by four "unruly" horses, two are labeled "A Jacobin" and "A Royalist"; Napoleon, having been tossed onto the back of a bull, probably repr... More
General Monkey and General Wolfe!!, British Cartoon Print
Print shows Napoleon I, wearing a large hat, carrying a long sword, and having a body where his shoulders rest on his waist, cowering before the large ogre-like figure of John Bull. Forms part of: British Cart... More
Buonaparte, 48 hours after landing!--Vide John Bulls home-stroke, arme...
Head of Napoleon dripping blood, held high on a pitch fork by a British volunteer soldier, "John Bull." Other volunteers gather around. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).
Doctor Sangrado curing John Bull of repletion-with the kind offices of...
Cartoon showing Addington saying, "courage John Bull-courage", as he bleeds arm of John Bull, who is supported by Hawkesbury, who repeats "courage Johnny". Napoleon holds out his hat to catch the blood, "West I... More
John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, British Cartoon Print
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 Colle... More
"The friend of the people" & his petty-new tax-gatherer paying John Bu...
Fox and Lord Henry Petty stand at the door of a ramshackle tenement house. A distressed family look down at them from an open casement window over the door. Petty's hand is on the knocker. He holds a large open... More
"The friend of the people" & his petty-new tax-gatherer paying John Bu...
Fox and Lord Henry Petty stand at the door of a ramshackle tenement house. A distressed family look down at them from an open casement window over the door. Petty's hand is on the knocker. He holds a large open... More
More pigs than teats - or - the new litter of hungry grunters sucking ...
An old sow lies exhausted on a pile of straw outside a sty roofed with dilapidated thatch. She is beset by thirty-two voracious piglets with human heads. John Bull, a clumsy yokel in a smock, holding a pitchfor... More
Le diable-boiteux - or - the Devil upon two sticks conveying John Bull...
Fox, as the Devil, has sprung into the air, supported by small feathered wings and by two stout crutches, which rest upon dark clouds. He has a heavy hairy body with cloven hoofs, and wears a bonnet rouge with ... More
"The friend of the people," & his petty new-tax-gatherer, paying John ...
Fox and Lord Henry Petty stand at the door of a ramshackle tenement house. A distressed family look down at them from an open casement window over the door. Petty's hand is on the knocker. He holds a large open... More
Le diable-boiteux - or - the Devil upon two sticks conveying John Bull...
Fox, as the Devil, has sprung into the air, supported by small feathered wings and by two stout crutches, which rest upon dark clouds. He has a heavy hairy body with cloven hoofs, and wears a bonnet rouge with ... More
"The friend of the people" & his petty-new tax-gatherer paying John Bu...
Fox and Lord Henry Petty stand at the door of a ramshackle tenement house. A distressed family look down at them from an open casement window over the door. Petty's hand is on the knocker. He holds a large open... More
National contrasts / Woodward delt. ; W.S. scpt., British Cartoon Prin...
Print shows a ragged member of Napoleon's army boasting about the success of "de grand Empereur" to a robust Englishman labeled "Rule Britannia" who blows a puff of smoke in the soldiers face. Forms part of: B... More
John Bulls peep into the budget for the year 1807
Public domain image, 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor... More
Royal amusement or nature will prevail!!, Thomas Rowlandson
Public domain image, 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor... More
The friend of the people and his petty-new-tax-gatherer paying John Bu...
Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor, caricatures, satirical drawings, and watercolors, a popular artist in the Regency period in England.
The city candidates, Thomas Rowlandson
Public domain image, 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor... More
Delicious dreams - castles in the air - glorious prospects, James Gill...
After the title: 'Vide. An Afternoon Nap, after the Fatigues of an Official Dinner.' The five chief members of the Cabinet sleep round a small round table on which are punch-bowl (decorated with the Royal Arms)... More
Odd fellows from Downing Street complaining to John Bull
John Bull, in his best clothes, and standing in the vicinity of the Treasury, is receiving a deputation, the members of which, as far as appearance goes, are singularly fitted for the order of Odd-fellows. The ... More
Delicious dreams - castles in the air - glorious prospects, James Gill...
After the title: 'Vide. An Afternoon Nap, after the Fatigues of an Official Dinner.' The five chief members of the Cabinet sleep round a small round table on which are punch-bowl (decorated with the Royal Arms)... More
The head of the family in good humour
John Bull is surrounded by the heads of the different states, who are all hurling out threats against his chances of peace. Napoleon is thundering for Ships, Colonies, and Commerce, The Muscovite is denouncing ... More
The return from the grand expedition, Thomas Rowlandson
The Walcheren Campaign was an unsuccessful British expedition to the Netherlands in 1809. John Pitt, 2nd Earl of Chatham commanded the army. Courtesy of Boston Public Library Thomas Rowlandson - English carica... More
The resignation : Or John Bull over-whelmd with grief
The departing Commander-in-Chief, in his regimentals, as he is invariably represented, is trying to harrow John Bull's sympathies before he deprives him of his valuable services. The good-natured national proto... More
Mr. and Mrs. Bull reflecting on the taxes, British Cartoon Print
Print shows a domestic scene with a man and a woman sitting at opposite ends of a table which is set for tea, ale, and port consumption; Mrs. Bull is complaining about Mr. Bull's tendency toward "guzzling," to ... More
The sign of the four alls, Thomas Rowlandson
The four personages who constitute this famous view of the relative estates of the realm stand under niches ; the head of the State is the first represented ; and next, of course, is the Church ; then the power... More
The Imperial comet sheding its baneful Influence
Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th c... More
Political chemist and German retorts : Or dissolving the Rhenish Confe...
A delicate operation, which has engaged the attention of all the leading Powers of Europe, is supposed to be proceeding. The colossal power of the Corsican is undergoing transmutation, and the conqueror is grad... More
The property tax, British Cartoon Print
Cartoon shows a prosperous John Bull seated in a chair as a blue demon hovers above him using a magnet to withdraw coins from Bull's waistcoat pocket. The ghost of William Pitt rises from the floorboards saying... More
John Bull's three stages or, from good to bad & from bad to worse / G....
Three section print showing John Bull and his family eating a large meal before the war, eating less during the war, and with bones on plates during peace time. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collectio... More
The death of the property tax! Or 37 mortal wounds for ministers & the...
Henry Brougham, John Bull, and the British lion (Leo Britannicus) attacking a hydra representing the property tax. At tail of the monster Mr. Tierney tells Britannia to rise. In the background, Liverpool, the R... More
State physicians bleeding John Bull to death!! / G. Cruikshank fect. ;...
Vansittart and Castlereagh, as surgeons, bleeding coins from the arms of John Bull. The coins are collected by Prince Leopold, Princess Charlotte, a tiny McMahon, a Chinese mandarin, and the gouty Regent. Broug... More
The modern Job! or John Bull and his comforts! / Marks del et sc., Bri...
John Bull, in tattered clothes, seated on a stool, gazing gloomily at a book on the ground: "The Extraordina[ry] Red Book". He is surrounded by the Regent with two gouty legs supported on crutches, Liverpool, M... More
Conspirators; or, delegates in council, British Cartoon Print
Cartoon shows three government ministers, Viscount Sidmouth, Thomas Reynolds and Viscount Castlereagh, sitting at a table with three agents or spies. On the table rests a large bag from which docketed papers pr... More
Suspension of the habeas corpus, British Cartoon Print
Print showing John Bull suspended by his feet between two columns labeled "Lords" and "Commons." Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).
The blessing of new taxes!!! / Marks fect., British Cartoon Print
John Bull, holding a pipe and a frothing tankard, is beset by the Regent and Ministers. Sidmouth furtively takes the pipe from his hand, looking over John's head at the Regent who extends his hand to seize the ... More
Manchester bull-hunt / Marks delt., British Cartoon Print
Cartoon shows a bull, with the head of John Bull, tossing a member of the Manchester Yeomanry and attacking a magistrate. Behind the bull is a group of reformers lead by Henry Hunt holding a paper inscribed "Co... More
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[John Bull and the Yankee barber]
Title from handwritten notation on mat. Study for etching, plate 1, published in "Scraps" #2, 1830. Purchase; Childs Gallery; (DLC/PP-1984:366). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
A dialogue between two well known characters
Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1837, by H.R. Robinson, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States of the Southern District of New York. Printed & published by H.R. Robins... More
The lion's generosity - Drawing. Public domain image.
No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
The dangerous playmate--A singular instance of fascination
Cartoon showing innocent infant "Jonny Bull" feeding coins to snake "Rebellion, slavery". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 259 (1861 Dec. 14), p. 800.
Capture of secession varmints / T. Gunn.
Cartoon shows Brother Jonathan pulling skunks (caricatures of southern secessionists) out of the back pockets of John Bull. Caption: Bull- "What are you about, sir? Picking my pockets, eh?" Jonathan- "Don't ge... More
Error wounded writhes in pain - Cartoon illustration, public domain im...
The Alabama, a British build and British berthed vessel was used by the Confederacy to wreak havoc with the Union Merchant Fleet. This cartoon, drawn after the end of the Civil War, deals with the question of B... More
The European plan / Th. Nast. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Maréchal MacMahon of France, using scissors labeled "Canal", is cutting a map of North and South America on which the Mason-Dixon line has been drawn through the Isthmus of Panama; John Bull stands to the left ... More
History repeats itself / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows Julius Caesar or a Roman centurion, in the background, tumbling off a pillar of stones labeled "Rome, Etruria, Britain, Asia, [and] Africa", and in the middle distance, on a bit of land label... More
"Change about" - the monkey the master / Gillam.
Illustration shows a monkey turning the crank on an organ labeled "Home Sweet Home Rule" with one foot, it is wearing a hat with a feather labeled "Parnell", and holding a shillelagh labeled "80 members" in one... More
"Peace" assured / J. Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image
Illustration shows William E. Gladstone dressed as an old woman wearing keys labeled "Suez, Gibraltor, [and] Herat", pushing John Bull into a kissing embrace with Tsar Nicholas II who is, likewise, being pushed... More
Peace, but not business / Gillam., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows a perplexed Uncle Sam standing in front of a store labeled "Notice - No Reciprocity in Trade Here" that is well-stocked with items available for international trade; a man labeled "Trade" is ... More
The angel of peace / J. Keppler.
Illustration shows Otto von Bismarck standing in the middle of a seesaw that is resting on the back of "Turkey" who is being refreshed with "English Salts" by John Bull, a carpet bag at his feet filled with pap... More
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[Egypt and John Bull] - Public domain drawing
A seductive-looking female figure of Egypt with one hand on her hip sits on the edge of a bed or couch opposite John Bull. Although she sits facing him, he sits looking forward with his hands folded, not looki... More
Not up to the mark yet / J.K. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Print shows Uncle Sam shaking hands with John Bull who is holding a yacht labeled "Valkyrie"; between them is the America's Cup on a pedestal labeled with the names of American yachts and the year they won the ... More
"And John, he pays the freight" / F.M. Hutchins.
Print shows Queen Victoria holding up an infant labeled "Little New Duke of York. Christening Robe Cost £300." She presents the baby to John Bull who is holding a paper that states "Heavy Expense Account - Roya... More
A relic of the dark ages / F. Opper.
Print shows John Bull standing in the "House of Lords", looking over a curtain at an old man wearing a crown and robe, clutching a large book labeled "Mediæval Traditions of the British Peerage" and a large sc... More
The American farmer - where he has to sell, and where he has to buy / ...
Print shows Uncle Sam as an American farmer trying to sell his products labeled "Pork, Wheat, Butter, Beef, Oats", and corn overseas where there is stiff "Open Competition" at the "Market of the World" represen... More
Warming up a sure winner / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Puck as a jockey on a galloping horse labeled "Free Trade" on a racetrack labeled "International Commercial Race-Track", with John Bull standing on the track next to the British Prime Minister Lord ... More
Two kinds of fool Americans / F.M. Hutchins.
Print shows Puck standing between two views of Americans depicted on large sheets of paper; on the left are "The Jingoes" identified as "Reid, Frye, Hoar, [and] Lodge" among others, Reid carries a flag that sta... More
A rival who has come to stay / Dalrymple.
Print shows Uncle Sam standing with his arms spread on a solid dock labeled "U.S." next to a sign that states "Uncle Sam - The ship builder re-established with great success in 1893. American ships for American... More
Puck magazine cover - John Bull's dilemma / Dalrymple.
Print shows John Bull sitting on a rock facing a dilemma; across a narrow body of water is a man holding a sword labeled "Kurd Atrocities" and a handgun, about to strike a kneeling woman labeled "Armenia". John... More
Mutual sympathy / F.M. Hutchins., Political Cartoon
Print shows John Bull and Uncle Sam, both bent under the weight of the governing bodies that they are carrying on their backs with papers labeled "Hereditary Right to Obstruct Legislation" and "Senatorial Rules... More
Merely wants to know / F. Opper.
Print shows Uncle Sam with a feather in his hat labeled "Victory", holding America's Cup labeled "Yachting Champion", a cricket bat labeled "Cricket Champion", and a medal labeled "Athletic Champion", and with ... More
After the carnival / F. Opper. - Public domain engraving
Print shows Uncle Sam sitting up on a bed the morning after a wild night, he is rubbing his head to ease the pain and there is a handgun in his pants pocket; on the floor there is a bottle labeled "Jingo Fire W... More
They can't fight / F. Opper. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull about to come to blows, possibly over the Venezuela boundary dispute, but are tied together in ribbons that are labeled "Financial Ties, Mutual Needs, Property Interests, Int... More
He has come to stay! / Keppler.
Print shows John Bull reclining on luggage labeled "J.B." and boxes of "War Supplies" and "Commissary Supplies" at the "Hotel Egypt" where an Egyptian man is hanging a notice that states "No More Accommodations... More
Caricature, Greedy Johnnie / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image
Print shows John Bull standing in the foreground with his arms full of foods and toys labeled "Gibraltar, Ceylon, Bermudas, British India, Canada, [and] Australia" and at his feet are items he has dropped, frui... More
A few pleasant recollections of the fifty-fourth Congress / J.S. Pughe...
Print shows a large group of members of the Fifty-Fourth Congress, many dressed as Natives, some wearing grass skirts, most are armed with spears or clubs, some have shields, four are reading the "Reminiscences... More
Congratulations are now in order / Dalrymple.
Print shows Uncle Sam with a laurel wreath on his head, standing with a female figure labeled "Prosperity", bowing his head in acknowledgement of the respect accorded the United States by representatives from E... More
The nations' holiday feast / C.J. Taylor.
Print shows Uncle Sam and Puck offering a toast to the New Year and Peace, with several heavily armed representatives of nations labeled "France, J. Bull, Turkey, Russia, Germania, [and] Italy" sitting around a... More
An awful day of reckoning at hand for John Bull - Ireland's dream of a...
Print shows Puck's stereotyped Irish man labeled "Ireland" as a military general sitting on a rocking horse labeled "Home Rule", holding papers that state "Muster-Roll of the Anti-English Army", and addressing ... More
The European "concert" / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Print shows a crazed man representing the Czar of "Russia" sitting on a throne, manipulating marionettes that represent "France" (Felix Faure), "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "Italy" (Umberto I), "Germany" (Willia... More
The "British despot" beaten again / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows John Bull standing on land labeled "England" as an army of animated steel railroad rails march ashore in military formation from ships docked just offshore; in the background, Uncle Sam is standing ... More
Not so happy as he might be / Keppler.
Print shows John Bull sitting in a chair, confronted by a swarm of mosquitos labeled "Afridis [who has drawn blood from Bull's brow], Transvaal Republic, Grecian Question, Russia, France, Sudan Troubles, [and] Germany".
Spain's new street crier - with the same old cry J.S. Pughe
Print shows Uncle Sam, John Bull, and figures representing "Germany, Italy, France, [and] Russia" listening as a town crier labeled "Sagasta" reads a proclamation as another man labeled "Blanco" plays a drum; t... More