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'Jack Frost Attacking Bony in Russia' by William Elmes, published 7 November 1812
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'Jack Frost Attacking Bony in Russia' by William Elmes, published 7 November 1812
BRO43270 'Jack Frost Attacking Bony in Russia' by William Elmes, published 7 November 1812; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Frost, mounted on a Russian bear, pelts Napoleon with snowballs and says, 'What - Master Bony - have I caught you at last. I'll teach you Russian fare. Take that, and that, as a relish and digest it.' Napoleon replies, holding his nose, 'By gar Monsieur Frost this is a much colder reception than I expected. I never experienced such a pelting before. I find I must take care of my nose, as well my toes. Pray forgive me this time, and I swear by St Denis never to enter your dominion again.' A prescient cartoon depicting Napoleon's Grand Armee in arduous retreat from Moscow before news of its actual withdrawal had reached England.)
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In this whimsical and satirical print titled 'Jack Frost Attacking Bony in Russia' by William Elmes, we see a comical depiction of Napoleon Bonaparte being pelted with snowballs by Jack Frost, who is mounted on a Russian bear. The scene captures the moment when Napoleon, caught off guard by the harsh winter conditions during his ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812, is humorously portrayed as pleading for mercy from the mischievous frost spirit.
As Jack Frost gleefully bombards him with icy projectiles, Napoleon can be seen holding his nose and lamenting the unexpected cold reception he has received. The clever wordplay between "Bony" (a nickname for Napoleon) and "bone-chilling" adds an extra layer of wit to this political cartoon.
This print serves as a prescient commentary on the disastrous retreat of Napoleon's Grand Armee from Moscow before news of its actual withdrawal had reached England. It captures the essence of defeat and humiliation that marked one of history's most infamous military campaigns.
Through its blend of humor and historical significance, 'Jack Frost Attacking Bony in Russia' offers a unique glimpse into the artistic response to major events of its time.
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