A Boxing Match, or Another Bloody Nose for John Bull
Permanent ID:
8532Call number:
Bb 612 B691Language:
EnglishDate:
1813Image Description:
Political cartoon by William Charles concerning the War of 1812. Philadelphian William Charles' political caricatures were widespread during this era and praised for their sense of rough humor. His cartoons commonly offered both praise and criticism of American military and political figures.Inscription:
Stop, Stop Stop Brother Jonathan, or I shall fall with the loss of blood - I thought to have been too heavy for you - But I must acknowledge your superior skill - Two blows to my one! - And so well directed too! Mercy, mercy on me, how does this happen!!! (on recto, top left-hand corner)Ha-Ah Johnny! you thought yourself a Boxer did you! I'll let you know we are an Enterprizeing [Enterprising] Nation and ready to meet you with equal force any day. (on recto, top rind-hand corner)
Format:
Etchings; Watercolors; Political cartoonsDimensions:
Width: 44 cm, Height: 29 cm (image)Publisher:
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania medium graphics collectionRelated People or Organizations:
William Charles, 1776-1820 (artist)Moloshok, Rachel (Transcribed by)
Moloshok, Rachel (Encoded by)
Historical Society of Pennsylvania (repository)
William Charles, 1776-1820 (engraver)
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 (depicted)
James Madison, 1751-1836 (depicted)