John Bull Collection (#4)

John Bull the Leviatan of the Ocean or the French Fleet sailing into the Mouth of
2488386 John Bull the Leviatan of the Ocean or the French Fleet sailing into the Mouth of the Nile December 12th, 1798, pub

Conspirators or Delegates in Council, 1817 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562152 Conspirators or Delegates in Council, 1817 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Economy, 1816 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562149 Economy, 1816 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: George IV of the United Kingdom (12 August 1762 - 26 June 1830)

State Physicians Bleeding John Bull to Death!!, 1816 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562148 State Physicians Bleeding John Bull to Death!!, 1816 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Easter Eggs (engraving)
819177 Easter Eggs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Eggs. At the approach of Easter the Prime Minister was able to congratulate the country on its)

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041284 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Up-Hill Work. John Bull. "Even though its only half a league
Up-Hill Work. John Bull. " Even though its only half a league, it must go onward." Punch 1935, 1935. Private Collection

John Bull and His Friends Commemorating the Peace, ca. 1801. Creator: Piercy Roberts
John Bull and His Friends Commemorating the Peace, ca. 1801

Peace and Plenty or Good News for John Bull!!!, May 25, 1814. Creator: George Cruikshank
Peace and Plenty or Good News for John Bull!!!, May 25, 1814. After George Humphrey

Boney Bothered or an Unexpected Meeting, July 9, 1808. Creator: Charles Williams
Boney Bothered or an Unexpected Meeting, July 9, 1808

John Bull Viewing Billys Preparations for his Birth-day, May 18, 1802

The New Parliament Pudding or John Bulls Treat, ca. 1832. Creator: Unknown
The New Parliament Pudding or John Bulls Treat, ca. 1832

John Bull, with open mouth, is ready to swallow any quantity of Railroad, 1845. Illustration to a story by Alfred Crowquill

John Bull at the Italian Opera, October 2, 1811. October 2, 1811
John Bull at the Italian Opera, October 2, 1811

John Bull Listening to the Quarrels of State Affairs, May 1, 1803. May 1, 1803
John Bull Listening to the Quarrels of State Affairs, May 1, 1803

The New Property Tax Paying His Respects To John Bull, April 16, 1806. April 16, 1806
The New Property Tax Paying His Respects To John Bull, April 16, 1806

John Bulls Turnpike Gate, May 15, 1805. May 15, 1805. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
John Bulls Turnpike Gate, May 15, 1805

A New French Phantasmagoria, 1803. 1803. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A New French Phantasmagoria, 1803

Odd Fellows from Downing Street Complaining to John Bull, June 4, 1808. June 4, 1808
Odd Fellows from Downing Street Complaining to John Bull, June 4, 1808

John Bull Arming The Spaniards, October 3, 1808. October 3, 1808
John Bull Arming The Spaniards, October 3, 1808

John Bull in the Year 1800! John Bull in the year 1801!, October 12, 1801

John Bull Making Observations on the Comet, November 10, 1807. November 10, 1807
John Bull Making Observations on the Comet, November 10, 1807

A Rough Sketch of the Times as Deleniated by Sir Francis Burdett, [May 9, 1810], reissued 1819

A Long Pull A Strong Pull and a Pull Altogether, November 25, 1813. November 25, 1813
A Long Pull A Strong Pull and a Pull Altogether, November 25, 1813

A Rough Sketch of the Times as Deleniated by Sir Francis Burdett, 1810. 1810
A Rough Sketch of the Times as Deleniated by Sir Francis Burdett, 1810

High Fun for John Bull, or the Republicans Put to their Last Shift, November 12, 1798

St. Valentines Day or John Bull intercepting a Letter to his Wife, February 23, 1809

The Resignation, or John Bull Over-Whelmed with Grief, March 24, 1809. March 24, 1809
The Resignation, or John Bull Over-Whelmed with Grief, March 24, 1809

New State Omnibus, or the Man wot is Cad... 1834. Creator: John Doyle
New State Omnibus, or the Man wot is Cad to the Man wot was Cad to the Man wot drove the Sovereign, 1834. John Bull says Time ; Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

Trios Dogs, A Graphic Tale, with a Moral, for those who can find it out!, 1834. Creator
Trios Dogs, A Graphic Tale, with a Moral, for those who can find it out!, 1834. Prime minister Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington holding a bone labelled Power ; Governor-General of Canada John

A Poney Race for a Saddle (a Seat) at Cambridge, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
A Poney Race for a Saddle (a Seat) at Cambridge, 1834. Satirical scene showing British politicians as horses and jockeys in a race: Leader of the Whigs Charles Grey

Funcking the Corsican, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Funcking the Corsican, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving). Napole on Bonaparte (1769– 1821); Napoleon is surrounded by the powers of Europe who have all turned against him

An Hieroglyphic for 1830, pub. 1830 (hand coloured engraving). Creator: William Heath
An Hieroglyphic for 1830, pub. 1830 (hand coloured engraving)

The Consular Warehouse or a Great Man nail d to the Counter, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821)

Doctor Boney_bringing the Powers to Pot... 1808 (hand coloured engraving). Creator
Doctor Boney_bringing the Powers to Pot, or John Bull and his friends rather shy, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving). Napole on Bonaparte (1769– 1821)

The Beard and Moustache Movement, 1854. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Beard and Moustache Movement. John Bull in a Beard; or, The Advantages of Travel and Education. 1854. John Bull, the personification of the United Kingdom in general and England in particular

John Bull and the sinking fund, 1807. Artist: James Gillray
John Bull and the sinking fund, 1807. A p(r)etty scheme for reducing the taxes and paying off the National Debt; showing John Bull on his hands and knees on a flat rock

Earl of Chatham, 1809. Chatham, who sits in an armchair, is attended by a hideous doctor who takes his pulse. On his other side is Sir William Curtis in sailors and John Bull

Results of the northern excursion, 1822. Artist: George Cruikshank
Results of the northern excursion, 1822. The image shows George IV and Sir William Curtis. The King is rubbing his fingers, a gesture known as playing the Scotch fiddle

Dedication to London Publicans, London, c1800
Sir John Barleycorn - Miss Hop...; c1800. Scene showing a stout man crowned with barley and poppies and bound in a sheaf of barley, sitting on the grass, smoking a long pipe

Napoleon on a plate ready to be carved, 1814. A satire on Napoleon Bonaparte, who appears, skewered like a fowl, on a plate, bearing the City arms

An appropriate emblem for the triumphal arch of the new (Buckingham) palace
An appropriate emblem for the triumphal arch of the new palace - dedicated to the poor penny-less-priest-ridden and paralysed John Bull

John Bull & the arch-itect wot builds the arches - &c - &c - &c - &c, 1829. John Nash standing between the two wings of Buckingham Palace confronted by John Bull, holding a long scroll

The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, 1811
The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, pub March 1811 (hand coloured etching). The cats and rats faces are several famous political figures

A Design for an Album, 1835
A Design for an Album, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)

Consular Coachmanship!!, 1803
Consular Coachmanship!!, pub. By William Holland, May 22, 1803 (hand coloured engraving)

The Death of the Property Tax!! or 37 Mortal Wounds for Ministers and the Inquisitional Commissioners, pub. 1816 (hand coloured engraving)

Bravuras. Rival Syrens or John Bulls rehearsal of Capt. Macheath, 1807
Bravuras. Rival Syrens or John Bulls rehearsal of Capt. Macheath, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving)

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"John Bull: The Octopus of Imperialism and British Identity" This captivating caption delves into the multifaceted persona of John Bull, symbolizing England's influence across continents. In an American cartoon from 1882 titled "The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters, " John Bull is depicted as an octopus, representing imperialism's relentless grasp on land worldwide. Another intriguing portrayal comes in the form of "John Bull taking Luncheon or British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere. " This image showcases British cooks filling John Bull's stomach with delectable delicacies, reflecting the nation's indulgence and comfort during that era. Moving back to history, we encounter a thought-provoking piece called "The Modern Job. Or John Bull and his Comforts. " dating back to 1816. This artwork sheds light on Britain's resilience amidst challenges faced during those times. Fast forward to May 1926 when Britain experienced a general strike; this event finds its place in our collection. A powerful depiction captures the essence of this significant moment for workers' rights within the country. Naval rivalry between Britain is humorously portrayed in a Punch cartoon titled "Poker and Tongs. " Through clever imagery, it highlights the competitive nature surrounding naval dominance at that time. "The Partition of China at the time of Boxer Rebellion" takes us to 1900 when global powers divided Chinese territories. This visual representation emphasizes how John Bull played a role alongside other nations in shaping world affairs during this tumultuous period. Shifting gears slightly, we explore another influential doctrine through a Monroe Doctrine Cartoon. It illustrates America asserting its authority over Latin America while showcasing how Britain observed these developments closely. Delving deeper into history reveals an early instance of income tax implementation through an artwork from 1798 aptly named "Income Tax. " Here we witness one facet contributing to John Bull's financial stability throughout centuries past.