Subject (Name): Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 / Subject (Topic): Foreign relations

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1. A Gallic idol [graphic]

Creator:: Barth, J. S., active 1797-1808, printmaker
Published / Created:: 20 Augt. 1803.
Call Number:: 803.08.20.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A symbolical bust of Napoleon, dressed as a Roman emperor, is on a rectangular base on which are title and inscription : 'Symbolical of the Effects produced by that Cause which the enlightened [image of a fox] in [the] Eighteenth Century sagaciously predicted would ultimately prove a Stupendous Monument of Human Wisdom!!!' The head is turned in profile to the left; the features are conventional but express ferocity, with glaring eye and fierce frown. It wears a fantastic helmet wreathed with laurel from which blood drips. The wreath is entwined by serpents, whose (three) heads are clustered at the back with words in large letters issuing from their jaws: 'Rapine', 'Lust', 'Murder'. The word 'Invasion' issues in the same manner from the mouth. Above the wreath the helmet is encircled by a band on which are quasi-zodiacal signs: a scorpion, a sickle, a crescent, an arrow, a caduceus, a goat-like monster. On the helmet sits a grinning Devil, playing a fiddle and spreading his webbed wings over the idol's head, while from under one wing Death, a skeleton, peers out; he holds a javelin poised to strike and a cup of poison inscribed 'Jaffa' [see British Museum Satires No. 10063]. The shoulders are covered by drapery, drawn aside to reveal (rotten) ribs and a torn and bleeding heart which is transfixed by a dagger and a barbed spear. A scroll floats from the dagger inscribed 'Wilsons Narrative'; the spear has a scroll inscribed 'British Press' and is surmounted by a cap of Liberty. Fragments torn from the heart are inscribed 'Acre' [see British Museum Satires No. 9412], 'Egypt' [see British Museum Satires No. 9250, &c], and 'Irel[and]', while in the middle of the heart is a triangular patch: 'England'. The heart is surmounted by a crown made of blood-stained daggers with a central fleur-de-lis."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from text in image., With an accompanying sheet of letterpress text describing: The crest, The helmet, and The heart., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark on top edge.
Publisher:: Published by R. Cribb and Printed by Cox and Baylie, Great Queen Street
Subject (Geographic):: France, Great Britain., Great Britain, and France.
Subject (Name):: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Wilson, Robert, Sir, 1777-1849.
Subject (Topic):: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, Proposed invasion of England, 1793-1805, Foreign relations, Devil, and Skeletons
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A Gallic idol [graphic]

2. Chips of the block specimens of true breed, or, The Gallic mongrel at bay [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [26 September 1803]
Call Number:: 803.09.26.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: A large clumsy dog (left) oddly like a bear, its collar inscribed 'Towler', sits under an oak surrounded by puppies; all bark savagely at a group of animals representing France and subject countries. Napoleon is an ape, who pushes forward an ass laden with 'Swiss Cheese'; he holds a staff on which are shackles and a cap of Liberty, and turns his head to snarl. The British dog barks "Keep off Boney"; all the puppies bark "Keep off". By the aged oak, up which ivy climbs, is a scroll inscribed 'Union' [cf. BMSat 10103, &c.]. The 'Gallic Mongrel', its collar inscribed 'Snarl', retaliates: "I bark at you I bite these". 'These' are animals to whose leg or collar is attached a heavy weight inscribed 'Liberty'. They are 'Signor', an Italian greyhound, and 'Mynheer', a ringed pig or boar. A similar weight is attached to the (Swiss) ass
Description:: Title from caption below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Printseller's statement following imprint: Folios of caricatures lent out for the evening., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:: Pubd. Septr. 26, 1803 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain and France
Subject (Name):: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Subject (Topic):: Foreign relations, History, Foreign public opinion, and Dogs
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Chips of the block specimens of true breed, or, The Gallic mongrel at bay [graphic].

3. Olympic games, or, John Bull introducing his new ambassador to the Grand Consul [graphic]

Creator:: Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:: June 16, 1803.
Call Number:: 803.06.16.02+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Napoleon (right) stands between two Russians; one (left) he strikes on the chin with his fist, saying, "There Sir take that, and tel your Master, I'll thras every one who dares to speak to me I'll thrash all the World D -me I'll, I'll I,'ll be King of the Universe." The injured Russian stares, saying, "Why this is club Law; this is the Argument of force indeed the little Gentleman is Dêrangé." Behind Napoleon (right) an officer in fur cloak and hussar's cap watches with indignation, saying, "The Monarch I represent, will return this insult with becoming dignity." On the left John Bull, jovial and grossly fat, and wearing top-boots, puts his arm across the shoulders of a pugilist, and points to Napoleon, saying, "There my Boy is an Ambassador who will treat with you in your own way, but I say be as gentle with him as you can." The good-looking brawny pugilist, who is stripped to the waist, clenches his fists, saying, "what! is it that little Whipper snapper I am to set too with why I think the first round will settle his hash." [An early use of this phrase which disproves Partridge, 'Slang Dict., tracing it in England to 1825, and in U.S.A. to 1807, suggesting that the English may have learnt it in the war of 1812. It was clearly current in England by 1803] Bonaparte is small and youthful, caricatured chiefly by the disproportionate size of cocked hat and sabre."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: John Bull introducing his new ambassador to the Grand Consul
Description:: Title etched below image. and Laid down on modern paper backing and matted to 36 x 46 cm.
Publisher:: Pub. by S.W. Fores, N. 50 Piccadilly, London
Subject (Geographic):: France, Russia., Russia, and France.
Subject (Name):: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1777-1825, and Markov, Arkady Ivanovich, 1747-1827
Subject (Topic):: Foreign relations, John Bull (Symbolic character), Boxers (Sports), and Insults
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Olympic games, or, John Bull introducing his new ambassador to the Grand Consul [graphic]

4. Taking leave [graphic].

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:: [12 November 1802]
Call Number:: 802.11.12.03
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Fox (right), hat in hand, bows humbly before Bonaparte (left), who stands arrogantly, arms akimbo, head in profile to the right. The First Consul wears military uniform, boots, an enormous sword; on his head is a mural crown decorated with a cannon and skull and cross-bones, and bristling with sabres, pistols and daggers. Both men are shown full-length and in profile
Description:: Title from caption below image., Attribution to Rowlandson based on style., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Publisher:: Pubd. Novr. 12, 1802 by W Holland No. 11 Cockspur Street, (removed from Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain and France
Subject (Name):: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subject (Topic):: Foreign relations, Bowing, Emperors, France, Politicians, and Great Britain
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Taking leave [graphic].