Satire on the napoleonic wars. (british political cartoon); the fat john bull has his arm around the shoulders of a muscular pugilist who vows to 'settle the hash' of the diminutive but aggressive napoleon. The first consul, wearing an enormous hat and sword, strikes the russian ambassador, offending him and a russian officer. Date: 16 June 1803. Place of creation: London (England): S. W. Fores. Dimensions: 238 x 345 (sheet) mm. Collection: Bodleian Library. Bodleian Libraries, Olympic games or- John Bull introducing his new ambassador to the Grand Consul
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