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Photographic Print : John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (etching)
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John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (etching)
NCO191268 John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 21.5x26.9 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: British confidence that Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) did not have sufficient naval strength to invade England; Great Britain as master of the seas; Bonapartes head peeping over ramparts of fortress; ); English, out of copyright
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10"x8" Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our exquisite selection of Photographic Prints from Bridgeman Images. This captivating piece, titled "John Bull offering Little Boney fair play," is an etching by the renowned British satirist James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803. Depicting John Bull, the personification of England, extending an olive branch to Napoleon Bonaparte, or "Little Boney," this iconic image reflects the political tensions of the time. Bring this intriguing piece of art history into your home or office and start a conversation with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "John Bull offering Little Boney fair play" by Gillray.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The etching titled "John Bull offering Little Boney fair play" is a powerful political satire published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803. Created by James Gillray, this artwork captures the British confidence in their naval supremacy and mocks Napoleon Bonaparte's perceived inability to invade England. In the image, John Bull, symbolizing Great Britain, stands tall and muscular on the coastline. He challenges Bonaparte, represented as a tiny figure with his head peeping over fortress ramparts. Despite being outnumbered and overwhelmed by beached boats representing the French fleet, Bonaparte appears frightened and cowardly while wearing only underwear. This caricature highlights the stark contrast between the strength of British defenses and Napoleon's supposed weakness. John Bull's bare-chested bravado contrasts sharply with Bonaparte's scrawny physique, emphasizing Britain's belief that they are impervious to invasion. Gillray employs clever visual cues such as speech bubbles to convey a sense of challenge from John Bull towards his puny adversary. The coastal setting further reinforces Britain's maritime dominance and their ability to protect their shores. Overall, this satirical print serves as both a celebration of British naval power and an expression of mockery towards Napoleon Bonaparte. It reflects the prevailing sentiment at that time - that England was an impenetrable stronghold against any threat posed by France under Napoleon's leadership.
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