Bruin Become Mediator political cartoon, circa 1813
Permanent ID:
11822Call number:
Bb 612 B834.1 and .2Date:
1813Image Description:
Bruin, the bear in between John Bull and Columbia is a symbol for Russia who is offering peace amongst those around him. The Wasp and Hornet stings that are mentioend by John Bull are in relation to the USS Wasp, a later Continental Navy ship and the USS Hornet an American ship that was mentioned a great deal in the political cartoons during 1813 due to their significance. John Bull begs for forgiveness and prayer from Bruin as he turns to his left and holds his hand out toward Colombia who does not trust John Bull and his pleading.An early use of a bear as a symbol for Russia. An etching by William Charles.