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1.
Bloody Boney the carcass butcher left of trade and retiring to Scarecrow Island [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 April 1814]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.5
Collection Title:
V. 5. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Napoleon, riding on an ass, with Marie Louise seated behind him, approaches the coast, with the 'Island of Elba' on the horizon (right). Just in front of him the King of Rome rides a mastiff inscribed 'Corsican Dog'; the child points with a switch at the island, and looks round at his father registering furious anger. Napoleon stares in agonized dismay, his hands raised in astonished protest. He wears a peaked cap inscribed 'Fools Cap'; the coat of his accustomed uniform, breeches unbuttoned at the knee, and wrinkled stocking showing bare leg. In front of him hangs a small sack: 'Bag of Brown Bread'. Marie Louise (see British Museum Satires No. 12218) is a dishevelled termagant, her left hand resting heavily on Napoleon's shoulder. She turns to thrash the donkey, her open mouth indicating an angry scream; she raises a bludgeon inscribed 'Baton Marechâle' [cf. No. 12088]. The boy wears a single garment over bare legs; a tight childish cap is tied to his head; from his waist hangs a dagger. The dog bays at the sight of the sea. Behind the ass walks an elderly and old-fashioned French post-boy, with heavy boots and whip and wearing a cocked hat. He clenches a fist, and extends a leg as if kicking, and screams: "Be gar you Cocquin now I shall drive my Old Friends and bonne Customers de English Vive Le Roi et le Poste Royale." Beside the ass's head is the upright of a gibbet-shaped sign-post inscribed 'Road to Elba'; from this hangs a noose. Two carrion birds fly past it towards Napoleon, one holding in its beak a paper: 'We Long to pick your Bones.' Over Elba is the customary flight of (carrion) birds. Against the shore lie two small boats, one has a mast; in the other sits a man."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Bloody Boney the carcass butcher left off trade and retiring to Scarecrow Island
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Plate numbered "323" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 5., Watermark: 1817., and Leaf 23 in volume 5.
Publisher:
Pubd. 12 April 1814 by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 and Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Bloody Boney the carcass butcher left of trade and retiring to Scarecrow Island [graphic].

2.
Boney and his new wife, or, A quarrell about nothing!! [graphic].

Published / Created:
Aug. 16, 1810.
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.1
Collection Title:
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Quarrell about nothing and Quarrel about nothing
Description:
Title etched below image., Possibly by Rowlandson., Plate numbered "30" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 1., Three lines of text below title: Husband, what makes you so sulky this morning, my dear? ..., Watermark: 1817., and Leaf 29 in volume 1.
Publisher:
Published by T. Tegg, 11 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 and Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Boney and his new wife, or, A quarrell about nothing!! [graphic].

3.
Boney the Second, or, The little babboon created to devour French monkies [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[9 April 1811]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.2
Collection Title:
V. 2. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The little King of Rome sits in his cradle, between the proudly protecting arms of Marie Louise, who kneels behind him. The infant has an adult head resembling that of his father, and a tail; he wears a replica of Napoleon's cocked hat. He holds out his arms to Napoleon, who sits by the fire, holding out a napkin to dry. The Emperor looks fondly at the child, saying, "Rejoice O ye Frenchmen, the Fruits of my Labour has produced a little Image of myself, I shall for the love I owe to your Country instill in my Noble Ofspring the same principles of Lying thieving treachery Letchery Murder and all other foul deeds for which I am now Worshipped and Adored". Behind and between the Emperor and Empress, a bishop (? Cardinal Fesch) kneels over the infant, his hands folded as if in prayer; he repeats the words of Henry VI to Gloucester before his murder by the latter: "The Owl shriek'd at thy Birth, an evil Sight. The Night Crow cry'd foreboding luckless Time. Dogs howl'd and hideous Tempests shook down Trees. The Raven rook'd her on the Chimney Top And chattering Pies in Dismal Discord sung." ['3 Henry VI', v. 6.] On the fire (left) boils a saucepan inscribed 'French Blood'; little demons ascend in the steam rising from it. The mantelshelf is supported by carved demoniac creatures, one having a satyr's head, the other that of a Fury with snaky locks. A similar creature supports the bars of the grate. On the mantelshelf are imperial crowns, the iron crown of Italy (as in British Museum Satires No. 10432), and a papal tiara. The cradle has a crown at the head, and at the foot a grotesque mask inscribed 'Devils Darlind' [sic]. Behind (right), a lady, evidently Josephine, sits up in bed, holding a wine-glass; she looks towards the child quoting Ophelia's words: "Ah Woe is me, seeing what I have seen and seeing what I see". Near her stands an ugly old nurse, holding a syringe; an infant's chair is beside her; it is ornamented with a crown and inscribed 'Prince Skinny Boneys Caching Chair'. On the ground (left) is a sauce-boat inscribed 'Bitter Cup'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Little babboon created to devour French monkies
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Plate numbered "66" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 2., and Leaf 14 in volume 2.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 9t[h], 1811, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Bonaparte, François-Charles-Joseph, Herzog von Reichstadt, 1811-1832, Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847, Josephine, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1763-1814, and Fesch, Joseph, 1763-1839
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Boney the Second, or, The little babboon created to devour French monkies [graphic].

4.
Mock auction, or, Boney selling stolen goods [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[25 December 1813]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 12
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Napoleon stands in profile to the right on a low platform at a desk on which he leans, his auctioneer's hammer in his right hand, the left hand extended. The Allies are crowded together on or beside a bench facing a second bench on which are four elderly French officers. One of these, rather younger than the others, identified in Van Stolk as Marshal Berthier, stands holding up a crown above his head. A Spanish don stands extending both arms towards the crown with a gesture of dismissal; he says: "That a CROWN! It's not worth half a Crown." Napoleon, who wears uniform and a cocked hat and is scarcely caricatured, says: "What no bidding for the Crown of Spain Then take the other crowns and lump them into one lot." The two most prominent figures on the front bench, and the nearest to the rostrum, are a fat Dutchman smoking a pipe and turning his head in profile, and a rough British sailor who sprawls behind him, one hand protectingly on the Dutchman's shoulder, the other pointing to Napoleon. John's back is to the other Allies; the obese King of Würtemberg, with a conspicuous flowered waistcoat, cf. British Museum Satires No. 12114, is immediately behind him. The others are a Cossack and a Prussian hussar with the Spanish don. The French officers watch with rage or intense melancholy. Stepping on to Napoleon's little platform is Marie Louise (left), holding in her arms the little King of Rome with the face of a monkey, wearing military uniform with a cocked hat. He says: "I suppose daddy will put us up for sale." The Empress is one of Rowlandson's buxom English girls. Napoleon leans on a large document which is on his desk: 'Speedily will be sold the Thirteen Cantons of Switserland.' In the foreground (left) in front of the rostrum the goods for sale are piled. There are three crowns and a papal tiara, a sheaf of flag-staffs, with a paper: 'Lot 2 Twenty flags the property of the Empress' [see British Museum Satires No. 12111, See.]; a sheaf of Eagles with a paper: 'Lot of Useless Eagles', with other papers inscribed respectively: 'Kingdom of Bavaria', 'Kingdom of Prussia', 'Saxony' [see British Museum Satires No. 12096], 'Kingdom of Westphalia' [see British Museum Satires No. 12549], 'United Provinces'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Boney selling stolen goods
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted on leaf 54 of volume 12 of 14 volumes.
Publisher:
Pubd. December 25th, 1813, by R. Ackermann, No. 101 Strand
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Bonaparte, François-Charles-Joseph, Herzog von Reichstadt, 1811-1832, Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847, Berthier, Louis-Alexandre, 1753-1815, and Frederick I, King of Württemberg, 1754-1816
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mock auction, or, Boney selling stolen goods [graphic].

5.
Nursing the spawn of a tyrant, or, Frenchmen sick of the breed [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[14 April 1811]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.2
Collection Title:
V. 2. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Marie Louise shrinks in terror from her baby son, seated on her knee, who threatens her with a dagger. In his left hand is the orb which he seems about to hurl at her. He wears a cocked hat and has the features of his father in profile to the left. Napoleon draws aside a curtain (right); his profile (to the right), expression, and cocked hat resemble those of his son, as in British Museum Satires No. 11719. The Empress: "There's no Condition sure so curst as mine--Day and Night to dandle such a Dragon--The little Angry Cur snarls while it feeds--See how the Blood is settled in his Scarecrow Face--what brutal mischief sits upon his Brow--Rage and Vengeance sparkle in his Cheeks--the very spawn and spit of its Tyrant Father--Nay now I look again he is the very Picture of his Grandfather the Devil". In her alarm she kicks over a child's commode (right); a saucepan and spoon lie on the floor. On the extreme left appears the head of a mitred bishop (probably Fesch), who raises an arm, as if from the floor or below it, holding up to the Empress a goblet inscribed 'Composing Draught'. Beside him, a sinister face, behind the Empress's chair, looks up to say: "Send him to his Grand Pappa as quick as possible"."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Frenchmen sick of the breed
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Plate numbered "68" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 2., and Leaf 77 in volume 2.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 14th, 1811, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Bonaparte, François-Charles-Joseph, Herzog von Reichstadt, 1811-1832, Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847, and Fesch, Joseph, 1763-1839
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Nursing the spawn of a tyrant, or, Frenchmen sick of the breed [graphic].

6.
The Arch Dutchess Maria Louisa going to take her nap [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 April 1810]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.1
Collection Title:
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Archduchess Marie Louise lying in a canopied bed with Napoleon; she lies back languidly but with her feet overhanging the edge, remarking, 'My dear Nap: your bed accommodations are very indifferent! Too short by a yard! I wonder how Josephino put up with such things even as long as she did!!!' Napoleon lies beside her, resting on his right elbow and looking off discontentedly to right, replying, 'Indeed Maria I do not well understand you? The Empress Josephino who knew things better than I hope you do, never grumbled - Le Diable! I see I never will be able to get what I want after all!!!' In the left foreground, a dog is just seen leaping over a tumbled pile of crowns, two labelled 'France', 'Spain'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Arch Duchess Maria Louisa going to take her nap and Archduchess Maria Louisa going to take her nap
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1995,0618.19., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 1., "Price one shilling coloured.", Watermark: 1817., and Leaf 84 in volume 1.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 12, 1810, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 and Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Arch Dutchess Maria Louisa going to take her nap [graphic].

7.
The Corsican whipping top in full spin!!! [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Published / Created:
[11 April 1814]
Call Number:
814.04.11.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A (tricolour) top with the head of Napoleon spins, above the ground, savagely lashed by representatives of the Allies. His arms and his legs have already been severed from his body, now represented only by the madly spinning top. The most violently active is Blücher (left) stripped to the shirt, his coat and hat thrown on a drum on the extreme left, beside which lie his gloves and baton. Facing them is Wellington (right) equally effective, stern, but less savage. Full-face, and immediately behind the top is the Tsar, left hand on hip; his whip is inscribed 'Knout'. Between him and Wellington is Schwarzenberg (or Francis I). Bernadotte stands rather behind, between Blücher and Alexander, both hands on his hips; he holds a whip but is an amused spectator. Behind (right) the future King of Holland, crowned and wearing a star, but dressed in the breeches and jacket of the Dutchman in English caricature, sits under a tree on a cask of 'Hollands'. He watches delightedly, holding up one of Napoleon's legs inscribed 'United Netherlands'. The other leg, the thigh inscribed 'Swisslad, the boot Italy, lies near Blücher. At Wellington's feet is the right arm inscribed Spain & Portugal'; the left arm, inscribed 'Germany', is near Schwarzenberg. Napoleon's orb and (broken) sceptre lie near him, with some of the feathers from the large hat which is still on his head; his horrified and shrieking profile faces Blücher. In the background (left) is a road along which a carriage drives off, drawn by four galloping horses. It contains tiny figures: Marie Louise, crowned and looking behind her, and the little King of Rome also crowned and waving a sceptre. Two soldiers are on the box, two others sit behind. In the air behind Bernadotte a demon flies off to the left, with Joseph Bonaparte clutching his barbed tail. The latter, his crown flying off, looks back horrified, exclaiming "O! My poor Brother Nap oh oh! O!"."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Artist "G.H." identified as George Humphrey in the British Museum catalogue., and On verso, light impression of offsetting from another print.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 11th, 1814, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Strt
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1777-1825, Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Charles XIV John, King of Sweden and Norway, 1763-1844, Bonaparte, François-Charles-Joseph, Herzog von Reichstadt, 1811-1832, Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847, Schwarzenberg, Karl Philipp, Fürst zu, 1771-1820, Blücher, Gebhard Leberecht von, 1742-1819, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Francis I, Emperor of Austria, 1768-1835, Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain, 1768-1844, Joachim Murat, King of Naples, 1767-1815, and William I, King of the Netherlands, 1772-1843
Subject (Topic):
Campaigns of 1813-1814, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, Carriages & coaches, Crowns, Demons, Emperors, Kings, Military uniforms, Tops (Toys), Victories, War allies, and Whipping
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Corsican whipping top in full spin!!! [graphic]

8.
The Devil and his protegée, or, Another separation in contemplation [graphic].

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[June 1810]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.1
Collection Title:
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Marie Louise (left) sits on the edge of a canopied bed adjusting her garter (she is perhaps adapted from Mrs. Fitz-herbert in Gillray's 'The Morning after Marriage', British Museum Satires No. 7298). Her back is to Napoleon, who sits up in bed turning to the Devil (right) who approaches from behind the curtain, pitchfork in hand. The Emperor's hand rests on an open book: 'Aristotle's Master-piece or the Secrets of Nature Reveal'd'. He says: "My good friend I smell your approach, and know what you are come about, I am loth to part with Maria yet, and am consulting this book before I determine, yes! yes! she must sleep with her Aunts & Cousins if it is necessary for my Reputation I'll not he laughd at". The Devil, who is nude, with horns, webbed wings, and barbed tail, answers: "Poh! Poh! dont gammon me about books, you know your impotence, send her to Heaven, or I'll withdraw my protection and you'll come to Hell presto". Marie Louise says: "Oh dear! if this is the deligt's of Love I am surfeited already, to be sure few husbands disturb their wives rest more than mine does, but it's with starting & kicking in his sleep & crying have mercy on me. I suppose Josephine used to worry him so. bless me what a smell of brimstone there is!" On the floor (right) lie a book, 'Life of Henry the VIII of England', and two documents: 'Medical opinion on ...' and 'Progeny of the Emperor of Persia'. The canopy of the large ornate bed with fringed curtains is decorated with crowns."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Devil and his protégé, or, Another separation in contemplation and Another separation in contemplation
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Plate numbered in upper right corner: No. 27., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 1., "Teggs caricatures, No. 111 Cheapside."--Upper left corner., Watermark: 1817., and Leaf 92 in volume 1.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 1810 by Thos. Tegg, 111 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 and Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847
Subject (Topic):
Caricatures and cartoons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Devil and his protegée, or, Another separation in contemplation [graphic].

9.
The Gallic magi led by the imperial comet [graphic]

Creator:
Elmes, William, active 1797-1820, printmaker
Published / Created:
[24 September 1811]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.2
Collection Title:
V. 2. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Napoleon and Marie Louise are awkwardly seated on a throne (right) watching a comet representing the King of Rome, while the child's gouvernante proudly holds him up to gaze at the phenomenon through a telescope. The comet is a disk containing a naked child wearing a cocked hat, and holding a bowl; a gallic cock stands on his posterior, from which the comet's tail issues, reaching the real child. Five grotesque and elderly Frenchmen kneel with gestures of adoration (left); one kisses the toe which the Empress holds out. They have plans of the heavens; on the ground beside them is a plan showing the child-comet surrounded by stars and a waning moon. Napoleon wears a plumed bicorne and Hessian boots; he looks through a telescope, seated on the edge of the throne, right leg raised and resting on Marie Louise. The King of Rome, who as usual has his father's features (see British Museum Satires No. 11719), wears a similar hat and a little shirt. His gouvernante, Mme de Montesquiou, is dressed as nourrice rather than court lady. The throne is surrounded by draperies supported on pillars; it is surmounted by the iron crown of Italy and the back and arms are formed of carved eagles."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate numbered "92" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 2., "Price one shilling coloured.", Watermark: 1817., and Leaf 34 in volume 2.
Publisher:
Pubd. Sepr. 24, 1811, by Thos. Tegg - 111 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Bonaparte, François-Charles-Joseph, Herzog von Reichstadt, 1811-1832, and Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Gallic magi led by the imperial comet [graphic]

10.
The first night of my wedding, or, Little Boney no match for an Arch Dutchess [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[25 April 1810]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.1
Collection Title:
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Little Boney no match for an Arch Dutchess and Little Boney no match for an Archduchess
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from unverified data in local card catalog record., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 1., "Price one shilling coloured.", 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark x cm, on sheet 41.8 x 25.6 cm., Watermark: 1817., and Leaf 86 in volume 1.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 25th, 1810, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 and Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The first night of my wedding, or, Little Boney no match for an Arch Dutchess [graphic].

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