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Poster Print : "John Bull Guarding the Toy Shop, or Boney Crying for Some More Play Things"
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"John Bull Guarding the Toy Shop, or Boney Crying for Some More Play Things"
CWA124810 " John Bull Guarding the Toy Shop, or Boney Crying for Some More Play Things", pub. by S.W. Fores, 1803 (coloured etching) by English School, (19th century); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London, UK; eWestminister Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22345766
© Westminister Archives / Bridgeman Images
18x24 inch Poster Print
Add a touch of historical charm to your walls with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring "John Bull Guarding the Toy Shop, or Boney Crying for Some More Play Things" by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This captivating etching, published by S.W. Fores in 1803, showcases the iconic figures of John Bull and Napoleon Bonaparte in a playful and whimsical scene. Bring the rich history of English art into your home or office with this beautiful, coloured print. Order now and experience the timeless appeal of this classic work.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The captivating print titled "John Bull Guarding the Toy Shop, or Boney Crying for Some More Play Things" takes us back to a time when political satire was at its peak. Created by an anonymous English artist in the 19th century, this coloured etching showcases a humorous caricature of Napoleon Bonaparte and his desire for power. In the foreground, we see John Bull, personifying England's national character, standing tall and proud as he guards a toy shop filled with various playthings. Dressed in his distinctive red uniform, he symbolizes Britain's military might and resilience against foreign threats. Meanwhile, Napoleon Bonaparte is depicted as a crying child desperately reaching out for more toys. This satirical portrayal highlights the British perception of him as an ambitious conqueror who constantly craved expansion and dominance over Europe. As our eyes wander through the artwork, we notice iconic landmarks of London in the background - perhaps emphasizing that this battle between John Bull and Napoleon took place on British soil. The detailed engraving technique used further enhances each element of this comical scene. This historical print offers us not only amusement but also insight into the political climate of that era. It serves as a reminder that art has long been used to express societal opinions and critique those in power – even through playful imagery like this one.
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