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An hieroglyphic, describing the state of Great Britain and the continent of Europe, for 1804

Author / Creator: Mayer, Luigi, engraver
Summary: John Bull is sitting under a oak tree suppported by 'Trade and commerce'. Napoleon Bonaparte is represented as a dragon figure. The three lions represent the armed forces of Great Britain. Image ta...

John Bull is sitting under a oak tree suppported by 'Trade and commerce'. Napoleon Bonaparte is represented as a dragon figure. The three lions represent the armed forces of Great Britain. Image taken from Loyal and patriotic hand-bills, songs, addresses, etc. on the threatened invasion of Great Britain by Buonaparte.