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Nappy in Tow, 1803 (hand-coloured etching)
3244695 Nappy in Tow, 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: Hand-coloured etching entitled Nappy in Tow created by Isaac Cruikshank and published by J. Williamson, London, 24th August 1803. Shows Napoleon, wearing a huge bicorne hat, standing in the centre of the design cowering and terrified and held on a long rope halter by a stout, belligerent sailor, John Bull, who brandishes a cudgel and threatens to hang him from the yardarn of his schooner. Both stand before a country magistrate, who sits at a table pronouncing sentence upon the Emperor. A satire on British superiority at sea and the end of Napoleons hopes of invading England.); eNational Museum of the Royal Navy; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23111162
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Afraid Bicorne Cudgel Humiliated Humiliating John Bull Judge Leash Magistrate Napoleon Napoleonic Nappy Rope Royal Naval Satirical Print Scared Tether Threatening Trial Fear
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The hand-coloured etching titled "Nappy in Tow, 1803" by Isaac Cruikshank captures a satirical moment that reflects British superiority at sea and the demise of Napoleon's dreams of invading England. In this comical scene, Napoleon is depicted wearing an oversized bicorne hat and standing in the center, visibly terrified and cowering. He is held on a long rope halter by a stout sailor named John Bull, who menacingly brandishes a cudgel while threatening to hang him from the yardarm of his schooner. Before them sits a country magistrate at a table, pronouncing sentence upon the humiliated Emperor. This artwork serves as both political commentary and caricature, highlighting Britain's naval power over France during the Napoleonic era. The image portrays Napoleon as scared and afraid while being tethered like an animal on a leash. The satire aims to undermine his military prowess and mock his ambitions for conquest. It symbolizes British triumph over their French counterparts in armed forces. Published on August 24th, 1803 by J. Williamson in London, this satirical print showcases Isaac Cruikshank's talent for capturing humor through detailed engravings. Now housed at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK; it continues to be appreciated for its historical significance and artistic representation of British naval dominance during that period.
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