Caricature of napoleon i. (british political cartoon); napoleon stands on the shore of egypt, ready to embark for france. He glances over his shoulder at skeletal french soldiers, whom he is abandoning. He points upwards to symbols of his future power: a fasces, a crown and a sceptre. Fame blowing her trumpet points down at him. Date: 8 March 1800. Place of creation: London (England): Hannah Humphrey. Dimensions: 379 x 274 (sheet) mm. Collection: Bodleian Library. Bodleian Libraries, Buonaparté leaving Egypt
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