A deputation from one of the popular societies of France endeavouring to persuade John Bull that he can do better without a head than with one!!, Isaac Cruikshank, 1794

John bull, a stout, grotesque citizen, sits on the edge of his chair (right) goggling in terror at a deputation of ten headless frenchmen. The foremost, bending forward politely, holds out a 'plan of la guillotine'. Others stand behind, 'chapeau-bras'; one has a large rolled document under his arm inscribed 'com[mittee] of public welfare'. John bull holds a foaming tankard inscribed 'intire butt'; the contents of his long pipe fall to the ground from his shaking hand. 12 october 1794. Hand-coloured etching. Date: 1794. Dimensions: Height: 314 mm; Width: 443 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. A deputation from one of the popular societies of France endeavouring to persuade John Bull that he can do better without a head than with one!! (BM 1868,0808.6364)