The cat's paw [graphic]Doyle, John, 1797-1868, printmakerNovr. 22th [sic], 1832.eng"[Satire based on the fable of the "catspaw"]: a monkey with Talleyrand's head sits on a stool beside a stove clasping round the body a cat with Palmerston's head. He holds the cat's right paw in a fierce grip, forcing the frightened and reluctant creature to pick up chestnuts from the flat-topped stove, which is inscribed 'Holland'. The two biggest chestnuts are 'Belgium' and 'Antwerp'."--British Museum online catalogueTitle from text below image.Print signed with the monogram "HB," which was used by John Doyle.Series title and number in top right.