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John Bull, personification of England, sits comfortably at the centre of the 'planetary system', 21 October 1807 (engraving)
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John Bull, personification of England, sits comfortably at the centre of the 'planetary system', 21 October 1807 (engraving)
BRO43296 John Bull, personification of England, sits comfortably at the centre of the 'planetary system', 21 October 1807 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration by Ansell
'Malignant aspects looking with envy on John Bull and his satellites or a New Planetary System" - John Bull, personification of England, sits comfortably at the centre of the 'planetary system', protected by the Royal Navy. The malignant aspects are an American Torpedo, Swiss Cheese, Spanish Puff, Dutch Frog, Corsican Comet, Russian Bear with two heads, Danish Mouse, and an Italian Greyhound. Published just over a month after the English fleet had bombarded Copenhagen and captured the Danish fleet. Napoleon's mastery of Europe was almost complete but England was secure from invasion.)
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In this intriguing engraving from 1807, we see John Bull, the personification of England, sitting comfortably at the center of a unique 'planetary system'. Surrounded by various symbolic figures representing different countries and threats, John Bull is depicted as being protected by the Royal Navy. The American Torpedo, Swiss Cheese, Spanish Puff, Dutch Frog, Corsican Comet, Russian Bear with two heads, Danish Mouse, and Italian Greyhound all look on with envy as England remains secure from invasion.
This illustration by Ansell titled 'Malignant aspects looking with envy on John Bull and his satellites or a New Planetary System' was created just after the English fleet had bombarded Copenhagen and captured the Danish fleet. At a time when Napoleon's mastery over Europe seemed almost complete, this image serves as a reminder of England's resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
The intricate details in this engraving capture not only political tensions of the time but also reflect the artist's creativity in depicting complex geopolitical relationships through visual symbolism. It is a fascinating glimpse into historical perceptions of power dynamics and national identity during this period in European history.
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