Brown University Library, Center for Digital Initiatives Bonaparte blockading John Bull Sauley of Farnham, G. act.c.1806-1807 artist Heideloff, Nicolaus Innocentius Wilhelm c.1761-1837 engraver Ackermann, Rudolph 1764-1834 author London, GBR c.1806 1 print; 28 x 39 cm Arriving from the far left of the image, Napoleon sails towards the coast of Britain. His large cocked hat has been turned upside-down to serve as a boat, and a tri-colored flag is used as a sail. In the distance, French sailors follow in similar crafts. Strong winds and choppy waves propel Napoleon dangerously close to the rocky coastline. Standing at the right of the image, John Bull laughs and stomps his feet, daring Napoleon to approach. Although Napoleon is pointing a pistol and a sword at Bull, Bull is unperturbed by the sight and finds Napoleon's attempts amusing. Represented in a typical manner, Bull is well fed and wears simple trousers and a plain jacket. Napoleon, in contrast, is of diminutive size and wears a uniform with elaborate trimmings. In the distance, large British warships lie in wait for the arrival of the French "Fleet." Published by R. Ackermann. 1806-12-00 Published by R Ackermann Decr 1806. 101 Strand London Napoleon (l.): "I'll Blockade ye, ye English Scoundrel, Tis you thwart all my designs, Tis you & you only who dare oppose my will--But I'll Blockade ye, & not one of your rascally craft shall stir." John Bull (r.): "Shiver my Timbers--There's a go! Ah ah! Ah! Ah! Why master Boney you look like Neptune crossing the Line. I suppose next will be Blockading the Moon!" G. Sauley Delt. N. Heideloff Sculp. Boney for want of proper Sail,/ By threats bombastic would prevail. Napoleon I, Emperor of the French 1769-1821 Caricatures and cartoons Napoleonic Satires 2 http://dl.lib.brown.edu/napoleon Bullard E-61 John Hay Library image/tiff 1 2 185590188 Brown University Library, CDI Scanner Epson 1640 XL Adobe 6.0 2005-11-09T00:00:00.001 2 600 600 9271 6672 8,8,8 3 image/jpeg 6 2 35145 Brown University Library, CDI 2 600 600 125 90 2005-11-09T00:00:00.001 1131549303944449.tif Brown University Library, CDI ImageMagick 5.5.7 Derivative JPEG created from original file image/jpeg2000 65002 16.18 2 1024 1024 11467492 Brown University Library, CDI 9271 6672 8 2005-11-09T00:00:00.001 1131549303944449.tif Brown University Library, CDI Aware J2KDriver 3.5.6.3 Derivative JPEG2000 created from original file This object is available for public use. Individuals interested in reproducing this object in a publication, web site or for any commercial purpose must first receive written permission from the Brown University Library. Brown University Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912 askb@brown.edu