Intended bonne farte raising a southerly wind., Samuel William Fores, 20 February 1798

Satire on the fear of french invasion, 1794-1805. (british political cartoon); general berthier feeds peas to bonaparte, who is made to expel invasion balloons, troops, cannon and guillotines. From the cliffs of dover, whig leaders encourage a raft and greet french soldiers led by general monge, emerging from the mouth of a whale. Date: 20 February 1798. Place of creation: London (England): S. W. Fores. Dimensions: 267 x 370 (sheet) mm. Collection: Bodleian Library. Bodleian Libraries, Intended bonne farte raising a southerly wind